Jack I. Brooks wrote:
>
> Alan,
>
> Sorry to ask this, but are the spark plug wires attached to the right plugs?
>
> How do I know this.....
>
> It started raining once as I was finishing a tune-up, so I just finished
> fast and closed it up. I was in college and had a date that night. We
> walked out to the car and it ran horribly rough, as I started it. I popped
> open the hood and immediately saw the inncorrect spark plug wire
> orientation. I swapped them, got back in and it started and ran smooth as
> silk.
>
> Needless to say my date was VERY impressed. I know what you are
> thinking... No, I wasn't that lucky.... She wasn't quite that impressed.
>
> But seriously, if that is not it, do what I do. I ask myself
>
> "WHAT DID I TOUCH/CHANGE LAST?"
>
> Good luck, curing your shakes.
>
> Jack
Alan:
I agree. Saw the same thing on mine from the PO. Ran rough as a cob
(Cornhusker country!), but with the right distribution of sparks, ran
smooth.
Good luck.
Dennis
Omaha, NE
75 SPIT
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