Posted December 20, 200420 yr comment_105713 I dont know what to do, I check the gaps on the B6ES plugs from the box and they were all .039 and thats what I thought they were supposed to be(read a reference) and I also got the NE61 wires, now my car wont run right at all, what am I supposed to do? It idles at 500 and backfires and sputters Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 200420 yr comment_105721 The firing order is correct right? Vicky Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 200420 yr Author comment_105728 I had the wires hooked up wrong the first time (due to the book I used as a reference) but I used Blue's order and it now starts but runs like complete crap Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 200420 yr comment_105730 fireing orer 1 ,5 ,3, 6 ,2 ,4 If this is how you have them connected then there must be a connecter not making contact . That is if the plugwires are the trouble. Is this on a 280 engine after '77 ? Otherwise the gap is too wide. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 200420 yr comment_105738 I had the wires hooked up wrong the first time (due to the book I used as a reference) but I used Blue's order and it now starts but runs like complete crapPull the plugs out & re-gap them to 43 also use anti-sieze on the threads before you install plugs , sometimes you have to fiddle around with plugs on the Z , reference books are"nt always correct. If 43 is worse then gap at 41 trial & error. Note: you may also have to go with a hotter plug depending on condition of your engine, also check your timing. Umm you said your using BP6E plugs uhm!! I used those in my 70z L24 gap 35. My 72-73z"s use BP6ES gap 35. my 83 turbo uses BPR6ES-Y-11 V grooves. The plugs for your 77Z use BP6ES-11 . Hope this helps you out .......Z...........ya ..........L8er....... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 200420 yr Author comment_105739 I finally got it! I got the firing order down, the ones I used as a reference were incorrect, I relocated two wires and now my engine fires and starts right up, idles and runs lbetter than ever! B6ES-11 traditional plugs, and NE61 Premium wires, all NGK, all works great and smooth, thanks for the help guys Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200420 yr comment_105758 Yes, the B6ES-11 is correct for the EFI cars. The BP6ES (P is for projected tip) is for the carb cars according to everything I've ever read. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14388-installed-new-plugs-and-wires-car-ideling-low-and-not-running-right/#findComment-105758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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