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 Post subject: What happened to 1 and 4
PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:49 am 
With the motor running, I pull off the #1 and #4 plug wire. There is no change in rpm. I get a spark from both wires, but for some reason BOTH #1 and #4 cylinders are not fireing. What could have caused this, and what can I do to fix the problem???
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well with no rpm change, that kinda scares me. Try runnin up the rpm's a little and see wut happens. How does the truck run. Maybe I missed something. I am guessing, right at the moment it is running like shit? If for some reason you have no compression in the 1-4 cylinders then its time for a new motor. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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It could be something as simple as dead or weak plugs. Run the engine, then pull the plugs and see if they are wet.
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You might check that the plug wires are all on in the right order. If #1 and #4 got switched that could explain your whole problem.
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Mr. Cylon is right. I goofed up the firing order like that, and swapped them back and whapow!

She peels out now!

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Cylon.. now that speaks volumes... i had this problem with mine also and it was the cap... the little contacts in it where the plug wires went were gooned up...
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I put a new dist and rotor on it, and finally found that stupid thingie and come to find out, I had the 1 and four backards.

But with the new ignition system, it runs a helluva lot better.

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