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Old 02-26-2006, 11:25 PM
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Default I changed my spark plugs...

and developed a bad miss....can anyone diagnose the problem from this vid?

http://juneau.me.vt.edu/~aweil/pictu...ures%20009.MOV
Old 02-26-2006, 11:33 PM
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Make sure all the wires are connected all the way. You should feel 2 clicks when pushing the wire on the plug. Also check the wire to coil connection too.
Old 02-26-2006, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stang killer
Make sure all the wires are connected all the way. You should feel 2 clicks when pushing the wire on the plug. Also check the wire to coil connection too.
um thanks...watch the video.
Old 02-27-2006, 12:31 AM
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sounds good man, what cam is that?
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hot cam...
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I think I know the problem. Someone stuck a new stick in your hole. lol sounds real good
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Originally Posted by camarossdn
I think I know the problem. Someone stuck a new stick in your hole. lol sounds real good
Thanks...it idles amazingly well for first start up and no tuning.
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oh i get it, its a joke! hahah
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Originally Posted by NaSSty Nate
um thanks...watch the video.

:rotfl:


give him a break. He was being helpful.
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Originally Posted by jaypee1217
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give him a break. He was being helpful.
That is true...just cracks me up when people don't read the thread and give advice.
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hot cams sound bada$$, but performance wise Had one in a heads, cam car I bought, and my previous bolton heavier car ran the same times.....
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Originally Posted by stang killer
Make sure all the wires are connected all the way. You should feel 2 clicks when pushing the wire on the plug. Also check the wire to coil connection too.





way to go D
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I thought it was a dirty air filter!!
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way to go D
Didn't help it was the FIRST FRIGGIN POST!
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Originally Posted by NaSSty Nate
hot cam...
hmmm ...
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hot cam? When is the real cam going in? j/k sounds good man!
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Originally Posted by A_W_O_L
hmmm ...
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Originally Posted by NaSSty Nate
hot cam...
Sounds like a Magic Stick to me
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Originally Posted by Strapt
Sounds like a Magic Stick to me
You ever seen a magic stick idle that well on first start with no tune?
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Originally Posted by NaSSty Nate
You ever seen a magic stick idle that well on first start with no tune?
Nope. After it warms up, still have a good idle? Sounds good man.



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