1989 Honda Civic Fouled plugs after replacing distributor

1989 HONDA CIVIC
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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EYEZALIVE
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So I replaced a failing distributor (the car was running rough and frequently stalling) and, for a moment everything was running fine. A few miles later I noticed exhaust smoke which increases when I step on the accelerator. Checked the plugs and all 4 are dark and wet (apparently fouled). What has happened?
Jan 25, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi eyezalive,

Check the ignition coil. It could be weak resulting in weak sparks and incomplete combustion.

Was the ignition timing checked after installing the distributor?
Jan 29, 2010 at 4:44 AM
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