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PKRWUD · 08-12-2001, 04:42 AM

Well, then it's probably not the EGR valve, is it. Try this: next time you have a few minutes, try to start it cold, but stop before it fires, say, 5 seconds. Pull a plug. Is it wet or dry? This will tell you if it's an ignition problem or a fuel problem. I don't see your timing causing this, but you might want to check it anyway. It kinda sounds like the idle passages in your carb may be clogged, but it's hard to say. That wouldn't affect regular driving. It could be your coil cutting out. Might want to double check the connections. Try what I suggested and post the results, and that way we'll know which way to go.

Take care
~Chris

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08-12-2001, 04:42 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Well, then it's probably not the EGR valve, is it. Try this: next time you have a few minutes, try to start it cold, but stop before it fires, say, 5 seconds. Pull a plug. Is it wet or dry? This will tell you if it's an ignition problem or a fuel problem. I don't see your timing causing this, but you might want to check it anyway. It kinda sounds like the idle passages in your carb may be clogged, but it's hard to say. That wouldn't affect regular driving. It could be your coil cutting out. Might want to double check the connections. Try what I suggested and post the results, and that way we'll know which way to go. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!! [This message has been edited by PKRWUD (edited 08-12-2001).]