odd running problem

[amcfool1]

fuel pump problems maybe?

[maddog]

no she's getting plenty of fuel. I'm starting to think that I lost a cylinder.

[mudkicker715]

Just wondering if you have the same problem after replacing wires, maybe bad wires out of the box.. Not having money sucks when trying to fix a problem.   

[maddog]

yes it does. And the wires weren't new but they were ones that were known to be good, but it doesn't change the fact that it was doing the same thing before the swap.

[mo.eagles]

Maybe pull the valve cover and check the push rods . See if you have a bent one.

[maddog]

unfortunately until I can get some money I won't be able to do that.

[Baskinator]

I have had the stock ignition module go out in the past. Granted mine failed entirely, while driving, so it wasn't exactly the same problem. But the engine did seem to shake and miss a lot before I installed my MSD box. You should be able to take it out and have it tested at your local parts store. Not sure, but they may be able to test the coil also.

[maddog]

I replaced both the coil and module at the same time a few years ago but if they can test them then it's worth a try. Also since it started doing this it has also smoking whenever I take off from a light.

[amcfool1]

pull the valve cover and check to see if all pushrods are seated in their respective rocker cups. sometimes one can slip out, happened to me, and boy did the engine smoke! gz

[maddog]

as soon as I can get some work I'll be able to do that, but unfortunately no work means no money and no money means I can't afford to buy a new valve cover gasket.

[Baskinator]

When you do buy a valve cover gasket, get the permatex molded style. They are more expensive, but they're less prone to leaks and you can reuse them over and over.