[T3] missing on cylinders #2 & #3 FI 72 Fastback

crash 69 dhbadeer at gmail.com
Tue Jan 10 14:15:09 PST 2012


Hello Vern,

I'm in the Lincoln area.  I'll let others chime in on your problem.

Welcome!
Dan

On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Vern Creamer <vccreamer at cox.net> wrote:

> Newbie lurker joining the fray.  I have already learned a lot from this
> group.
>
> Had the engine out last week for clutch repair; installed new spark plugs
> while the engine was out.  Ran terrifically for the first 100 miles or so,
> smoother than ever.  Over the last 50 miles, it's been missing as I rev up
> each gear; sometimes, it gets somewhat smoother once I get over 50 or so.
>
> So far, I've replaced the (brand new) spark plugs ... #1 & #4 looked
> perfect; #2 & #3 are fouled black ... all of this after just 150 miles.
>  When running, all 4 plug wires spark when loose but held close to the
> distributor.  When I back #1 & #4 away, the engine begins to stall; when I
> back #2 & #3 away, there is no change to the engine.
>
> The next thing I'll check are the plug wires; after that, not sure which
> direction to go.  Suggestions?
>
> Vern Creamer
> Omaha, NE
>
>
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