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05-09-2000, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Running like crapola.
Hey! My car has been running like crap for a while now. Here's what it is doing: It takes a while and a really bad sound to start up. When it starts up it sounds ok but its revving really weird. The best way I can describe it is this "vroom-vroom-vroom- vroooooommmmmmmm-vroom-vroom" sorry, couldnt think of any other way. OK. When I put it in gear, aside from almost dying, when I hit the gas it goes like this "vro-POP POP POP vroom POP" and sometimes stalls. It only goes on idle when ever I hit the gas, that poppin crap happens. Outta time? Running too rich or lean? Whats the deal? HELP! Thanks.
Jared ------------------ 1968 Mustang Coupe. 289 2v. c-4 automatic Dual exhaust and full legth headers with glasspacks. |
05-09-2000, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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I would check the timing, and check for a cracked distributor cap. Might be a cloged
jet in your carb. Do the basics first. Set the timing check/change plugs, replace points. Also open your hood at night while the car is running to make sure your spark plug wires aren't arcing. Regards BillGear |
05-09-2000, 09:43 PM | #3 |
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Also, one of my cylinders is missing and some one told me that i may need a new timing chain or i got stuck valves. how can i check?
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05-10-2000, 05:48 AM | #4 |
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run a compresion check or check for vaccum leaks if you run on 7 cyl and suck air it should go to doctor
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05-19-2000, 07:01 AM | #5 |
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It sounds like something in your timing or the plugs. The timing may be off, your plugs could be clogged, there could not be enough of a spark going to the plug. There are a lot of possibilities. About the cylinder. If you dropped a cylinder you should be able to tell when its idling because it should be missing a beat in the sound. To find out which one it is just put a compression gauge to each cylinder until you find which one has no compression.
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