January 20, 200520 yr comment_109390 Okay well how old are the spark plugs in general? If those plugs have been dropped in the past or just old they would not work the same and could misfire etc.. How about the distributor cap does it have small cracks in it look underneath and check each point aswell are they worn down? Spark leads are not likely the culprit but that could be another cause get a multimeter and check their resistance.If they are the two lower compression cylinders then do a valve adjustment first if not improvement it's more than likely the rings are shot. Fill those cylinders with some oil and redo a compression test if you have an improved reading you know the problem. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14692-idle-and-spark-plug-fowling-problems/?&page=2#findComment-109390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 21, 200520 yr Author comment_109697 Tom,Thank you will try that.Thanks a lot.Gavin,I have new distributer cap,rotator,plugs etc..Will get the valve adjustment first and see what happens.By the my 71 Z is the same color of yours.Thanks a lot. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14692-idle-and-spark-plug-fowling-problems/?&page=2#findComment-109697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 22, 200520 yr comment_109737 Oh btw do you know if your running a points distributor or an electronic distributor? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14692-idle-and-spark-plug-fowling-problems/?&page=2#findComment-109737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 23, 200520 yr Author comment_109871 It is a point distributor.Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14692-idle-and-spark-plug-fowling-problems/?&page=2#findComment-109871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 27, 200520 yr Author comment_110370 I finally solved #3 and 4 cylinder spark plug fouling problem !!!!.By using a gasoline additive that cleans the engine and the valves the problem is solved.If you have a car that has not been used for a long time,2-5 years like mine,you might have the same problem..Thanks to everyone that advised me what to do.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14692-idle-and-spark-plug-fowling-problems/?&page=2#findComment-110370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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