pmr2000

Any tips to troubleshoot beyond checking no bad connections or swapped wires?

I don't have lower shields but used wire dividers and tie wraps to keep off exhaust.

Is there any issue with running wires parallel or crossing certain cylinders that would create a misfire?

I did remove my non functioning ac compressor but left hoses, wires on car side but don't think that is related...

Plugs, cap, rotor, coil all new previous weekends with no issue.

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Jims427400

If you have a infrared thermometer you can run car for a short time and then check temp of each exhaust (easier if you have headers) the cool one will tell you which isn't firing. I just used this trick myself today. Can't take credit though. Another members idea.

stumpshot

Only thing I can advise is to run down every wire again to make sure none are on the wrong plugs. Since it happened after a wire change, that is my bet.

Big2Bird

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Also check the plugs "clicked" on. Sometimes they get cocked.

Did you go under the motor mounts? Sometimes they get stressed there. I always use a string, pulling the smaller cap end through there, and put dish soap on the boot for compliance.

Kim72

Run your motor at night, in the complete dark. Any shorts should show up like a blue light show. Works for me.

pmr2000

Thanks can i also try disconnecting wires one by one at distributor to see ones that does not make it worse? Hate to redo my tie wraps routing etc
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Tim Ware

I'm sure your problem will be solved with one of the previous suggestions. But, one of my must-do tests when installing new wires, or just changing plugs, is to measure the resistance of every wire from end to end. Not only does this test the wire, but also the brass clips on each end. Just because they're new, doesn't mean they are working correctly. Also, carbon wires without reinforcement can fail if pulled too tightly.

PAmotorman

make sure the wires are all the way into the cap. slide the boots back along the wires install the wires in the cap and then slid the boots back onto the cap

pmr2000

Had 3 and 6 swapped at the dist. All is good!