replacing the pickup coil on a V6 fiero 2of2

pick up 2

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Autos & Vehicles

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• v6
• fiero
• pickup

[ALPHACHEESECURD]

Would a bad "pick up coil" cause a car not to start. I've got a 91 Camaro 3.1 liter v6, and I've replaced lots of things with the ignition. I'm thinking it's something with the distributor. It would be nice just to be able to get a new one of those and get my car running again.

[buddycraigg]

@ALPHACHEESECURD yes, a bad pick up would keep you from having spark.

[guyhaddon]

you are a life saver!! you just saved me about 100.00 buck!!! thanks so much.

[buddycraigg]

glad i could help

[rwdplz1]

Something to add: the end play between the gear and the washer should be 0.010-0.020, or it will effect the timing as the shaft moves up and down. I just rebuilt one with 0.060 end play! Mr Gasket makes a kit with a few different shim sizes, part # 2820

[boostdreamer]

Doing mine today. First time ever. Thanks for the video. You made it look simple. One suggestion for your future viewers would be to replace the o-ring while the gear is off to prevent damaging it while stretching it over the gear. PFF member Boostdreamer.