car won't run when put into drive

1973 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT
90 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GP71
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I replaced a broken point type distributor with a new electronic distributor. engine starts and runs smooth but when shifting auto transmission into gear engine dies. Is the problem in timing or vacuum or carburetor?
Dec 12, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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What did the new distributor timing set up say, did you do this as per instructions?

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 12, 2010 at 9:16 AM
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GP71
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the new distributor did not have any instructions for setup, but looking over similar models I set the timing to 5 btdc.
Jan 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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What is the base idle in park like? if set to low the extra load of selecting drive will cause a stall condition.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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GP71
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idle was set to 700-900, a little about spec. a couple of days ago reved engine up to over a 1000 rpm and put trans into drive, tore the drive shaft into two pieces. now looking for another drive shaft and more troubleshooting. trans and rear end ok because I can push the Scout anywhere I want.
Jan 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM