I know you said the plug wires are on right - do one more double check - I've had cylinder 1 and 2 on backwards before and it sounds a lot like the symptoms you note. BT On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Andy Morse <andysings@aol.com> wrote: > 86 syncro....Ever since I adjusted the valves( I know I did them right, > plug wires on are on the right spaces, new distributer cap, new plugs now, > new fuel pump) I still haven't been able to get the van to run right. One > moment I can get it running but doesn't seem to be firing on all cylinders, > then another time I can't keep it idling, another time it won't start. > Before I adjusted the valves all was fine except for a finicky fuel pump, > unless it was some other sypmtom. Gasoline is fresh. > > I'm really beside myself, I just spent a sh*t load of time replacing the > heater motor, brake lines, brake master cylinder, new battery, new starter, > fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor cap, plugs, oil change....and all of the > sudden it doesn't run anymore, I am so puzzled at this one! ok whining > over.... > > Looking forward to getting away from it for a few days, going camping in a > tent with my two year old daughter and wishing I had done CFC! > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > Andy in Albany, NY > |
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