October 17, 20204 yr comment_608170 Have you measured cylinder pressures? If they are correct then valve seals would be the next place to look. Pretty easy to replace, easier than replacing oil scraper rings on the pistons. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 17, 20204 yr comment_608198 @jalexquijano I remember a compression test from a while back but I don't remember the results. Could you post them again? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 17, 20204 yr Author comment_608234 4 hours ago, Mark Maras said: @jalexquijano I remember a compression test from a while back but I don't remember the results. Could you post them again? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 17, 20204 yr comment_608236 Damn! That looks great. Maybe crimp your wires tighter on both ends, plugs and dizzy cap. Use dielectric grease too on all connections. Edited October 17, 20204 yr by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 17, 20204 yr comment_608273 Those are great compression numbers. Did you ever try removing #s 3 and 4 spark plug wire and switching them to see if the problem moves to another plug along with the wire? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr Author comment_608350 Ill try that again? Is it necessary to take the car for a spin and get stucked in traffic to do these tests? Or can i just do it leaving the car idling at the parking lot until spark plug fouls? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr comment_608354 You could do it around your neighborhood. No need to go to traffic and get stuck. I would do what Mark has said a few times and swap the wires. It could be that simple. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr Author comment_608362 55 minutes ago, siteunseen said: You could do it around your neighborhood. No need to go to traffic and get stuck. I would do what Mark has said a few times and swap the wires. It could be that simple. Actual state of plugs without anti foul extender. 6 5 4 3 2 1 order. 4 being the most fouled. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr comment_608363 You have a bad wire connection in my opinion. Plug extenders are quick fixes. I used them on my dirt bikes. They are band-aids. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr Author comment_608367 I dont think so just try different wires and with the anti foul or directly if you pull the wire from that cylinder there is no change in idle at all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr comment_608369 You must change the whole wire. Like changing a known good battery to a suspected bad battery. Just use the two that are similar length. Take them completely off both sides of connection then see what happens. Wires go bad believe it or not. The ends get loose and won't "snap". Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 18, 20204 yr Author comment_608379 I had a spare set of 6 ngk wires. Could something be wrong in the dizzy? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62317-random-misfire-while-cruising/?&page=3#findComment-608379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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