1971 Chevy Nova motor jerks after changing plugs

1971 CHEVROLET NOVA
200 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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71NOVA
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Hello: I changed the plugs in my car and now it has a hell of a shake from one cylinder. I replaced the plug again does the same thing, switch a different wire to it does the same thing. [img:23971bf96e]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/240356_k044_1.jpg[/img:23971bf96e]I pull the wire off it stops doing it. any ideas on whats causing this. >> When I plug the wire back in the motor just jerks. Help anyone?
Sep 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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firing order



Recheck the firing order
what do u have for engine
Sep 9, 2008 at 11:01 PM
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71NOVA
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Sep 10, 2008 at 10:23 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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If I recall the firing order goes like 18436572

I will try to look it up just to be sure
Sep 10, 2008 at 10:45 PM
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