[V8] Help it doesn't run!

[Tony and Lillie]

So, I just went out to the wifes V8, unplugged the right distributor, and the car starts right up. There is a hesitation when you punch it, but at idle there is NO difference in the way it runs. This may also trigger the check engine light. I wouldn't know, mine is on all the time (a project for another day)

This has me thinking it has to be something to do with the reference/timing sensors. My question is, shouldn't it put out a code for them, or is it possible to have a problem and the car not tell you. Sort of the opposite of the Autocheck computer :-)

Tony Hoffman