1985 OLDSMOBILE 98
68,527 MILES
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I changed the plugs and wires. now the runs wrost. Skips like its not geting fire from spark plugs.or the wires or out of order. What did I do wrong
Jan 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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You probably got the spark plug wires out of order.
Attached is a diagram that has that correct order on engine and rotor. If for some reason wires do no t work out on rotor cap, you may have it 180 degrees out of timing . Just turn it.
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Jan 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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JDL
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Did you use the proper spark plugs? What is litre size of engine? Do you know your firing order?
Jan 19, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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JDL
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Hi drcranknwrench, I didn't see your post. Looks like you got it under control. Have a good day.
Jan 19, 2013 at 7:11 PM