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Russ B

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If distributor is new, did you install that correctly? Easy to have one tooth off and still run. Or reinstall wires wrong. If it ran okay after the install, you need a scanner to get timing right (not a timing light). Scanner reads cam offset which is tricky to get right. Also the "crab/spider " fuel injector is a weak point on that engine. If it has not been replaced would go that direction.
 

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Forgot to mention my obd2 won't connect new port everything won't connect. Scanners are useless for me
Gee. I guess you have a new FIRST PRIORITY.

Make the computer talk to the scan tool. Use the scan tool to figure out the engine performance problem(s).

Depending on what you find--like maybe the computer is fried--fixing the scan-tool communication problem might also be the "fix" for the performance problem.
 

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Fix diagnostic port issue. Without it your blind, deaf and dumb. Technology marches on, without feedback from vehicle electronics, what's wrong and part changing is a bottomless pit.
 

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Here's some rudimentary info re. OBDII. First thing is to check pin 16 for battery voltage.

Looking at front of dash connector, top row is pins 1 - 8 from left to right. Bottom row is pins 9 - 16 from left to right.

Pin 16 is Battery+. No power is usually blown fuse.
Pin 5 is Signal ground.
Pin 4 is Chassis ground. Make sure it's good.
Voltage between #4 & #5 should be less than +2vdc.

Diagnostics.
1. Battery voltage must be good! Pin 16 should be +12 volts.
2. Check OBDII connector pins. Check pins for corrosion. Use paperclip to perform "drag / snugness" test for each female connector. Any loose connectors must be tightened up.

Hope this gets you started in the right direction.
 
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