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68CST327 · 01-15-2004, 09:40 PM

Lately I noticed that the engine was having a bit of a stumbling problem, when I was racing up the street and I shifted into 2nd gear, the engine would stutter around 4000 RPM. I thought maybe it was some dirt in the fuel filter; no big deal. Only happened a couple of times, and always when I shifted from 1st to 2nd. Normal driving seemed fine. In fact, with my heavy foot, I didn't even notice any loss of power, really.

So today I popped the hood to check the oil (because I forgot to add some last time it was low) and was looking over things. Hmm, I thought maybe I should take off the air cleaner and check out the ol' Quad. What a beauty... WHOA! HELLO! One of my plug wires is off and just resting on top of the distributor.

Ok, so now I better plug it back in, check all the other wire connections, and pull and replace the fouled non-firing plug.

Hmm, maybe now would be a good time to switch to HEI

lukecp · 01-15-2004, 10:22 PM

Lol, nothing like a free fix

I had that happen too once...baffeled me until i saw a plug wire just dangling there

krue · 01-15-2004, 11:31 PM

The other morning my truck was missing so I go to check my wires at a gas station parking lot in the dark and found fairly easily when my finger went in the pllug on the distributor with the truck running! It zapped me three times before I could get my finger out!

For once I was glad that I don't have HEI yet.

Hooter · 01-15-2004, 11:36 PM

dont worry its high voltage, but very low amperage LOL

**old Rusty C10** · 01-15-2004, 11:39 PM

DOH!! lol hey tho beats having a big problem to fix

toms68cst · 01-16-2004, 12:13 AM

When I saw your topic I thought you put the wrong crank in!

lukecp · 01-16-2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by krue
The other morning my truck was missing so I go to check my wires at a gas station parking lot in the dark and found fairly easily when my finger went in the pllug on the distributor with the truck running! It zapped me three times before I could get my finger out! For once I was glad that I don't have HEI yet.

That does hurt like a b!tch, even if it is from a riding lawn mower or something!

I once pulled a plug wire off my running HEI-equipped truck for some reason...the spark jumped right to my finger. DAMN!!! That hurt!

Oborny71 · 01-16-2004, 12:44 AM

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When I saw your topic I thought you put the wrong crank in!

I though the same at first, and figured how the heck could sombody do that?!?! Good thing is wasn't anything like that!

But yeah, i've had my plug wires come off back when i had points too.

dinnut · 01-16-2004, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by toms68cst
When I saw your topic I thought you put the wrong crank in!

thats actually the first thing i thought of too

68CST327 · 01-16-2004, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by toms68cst
When I saw your topic I thought you put the wrong crank in!

Haha, yeah I could see how one would get that impression

I figured with the one cylinder not firing, it made my engine a 286

327 / 8 = 40.875

40.875 * 7 = 286.125

Funny, it seemed like it had a decent amount of power.

Hooter · 01-16-2004, 02:42 AM

I remember my friend Lorne's Escort wouldnt start, he opened the hood and I pointed out that his coil wasnt plugged in, and a spark jumped 8 inches from the coil to my pointing finger, ouch that friggen hurt

RON WOODGEARD · 01-16-2004, 06:41 AM

Years ago(mid 70's) I didn't have a ride, so I thumbed it to the girlfriends house every other day, About thirty miles, in the boonies. Every time I saw the same 57 Chevy Hardtop, and it would Never stop to give a kid a lift. Well A couple of months later, I had bought a car, and was on a back road on the way to the girlfriends, Low and behold this 57 was pulled over to the side and his hood was up... I stopped and talked to the guy, He had no Idea what was wrong !!! I asked if he remembered me from my thumb, He said yea, and he never picked up Hitchers, I told him that was too bad and I hoped he found someone that would, because I could tell him what was wrong with his car but wasn't going to... Yep, His coil wire had worked it's way out. The next day, I seen it on a tow truck..

Sweet Vibrations !!!!! Sweet Revenge !!!!

Ron

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-16-2004, 07:00 AM

Damn points caps aren't worth 2 cents. I'm going to upgrade to a points style with the hei terminals and get a more positive feel when changing wires. I've had mine come loose a couple times.

*rage'nrat638* · 01-16-2004, 09:34 AM

stand bare footed in some water and try that....hei or not

TsgtE662 · 01-16-2004, 12:03 PM

Its always funnier to see it happen to someone else! LOL I think I ought to teach my boys about doing tune ups. Maybe the wife too! LOL

68CST327 · 01-16-2004, 10:34 PM

WOW! It sure sounds alot better now that I plugged that wire back in. I noticed there was an old spiders web inside the boot; it must have been disconnected for a long time! Performance increased too, now that it's firing all eight cylinders

I wish there were more things I could just plug in to gain power.

01-15-2004, 09:40 PM	#1
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	I turned my 327 into a 286... and I didn't even know! =) Lately I noticed that the engine was having a bit of a stumbling problem, when I was racing up the street and I shifted into 2nd gear, the engine would stutter around 4000 RPM. I thought maybe it was some dirt in the fuel filter; no big deal. Only happened a couple of times, and always when I shifted from 1st to 2nd. Normal driving seemed fine. In fact, with my heavy foot, I didn't even notice any loss of power, really. So today I popped the hood to check the oil (because I forgot to add some last time it was low) and was looking over things. Hmm, I thought maybe I should take off the air cleaner and check out the ol' Quad. What a beauty... WHOA! HELLO! One of my plug wires is off and just resting on top of the distributor. Ok, so now I better plug it back in, check all the other wire connections, and pull and replace the fouled non-firing plug. Hmm, maybe now would be a good time to switch to HEI

01-15-2004, 10:22 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Lol, nothing like a free fix I had that happen too once...baffeled me until i saw a plug wire just dangling there __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-15-2004, 11:31 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	The other morning my truck was missing so I go to check my wires at a gas station parking lot in the dark and found fairly easily when my finger went in the pllug on the distributor with the truck running! It zapped me three times before I could get my finger out! For once I was glad that I don't have HEI yet. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-15-2004, 11:36 PM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	dont worry its high voltage, but very low amperage LOL __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-15-2004, 11:39 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	DOH!! lol hey tho beats having a big problem to fix __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2004, 12:13 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,284	When I saw your topic I thought you put the wrong crank in! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-16-2004, 02:42 AM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I remember my friend Lorne's Escort wouldnt start, he opened the hood and I pointed out that his coil wasnt plugged in, and a spark jumped 8 inches from the coil to my pointing finger, ouch that friggen hurt __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-16-2004, 06:41 AM	#12
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Years ago(mid 70's) I didn't have a ride, so I thumbed it to the girlfriends house every other day, About thirty miles, in the boonies. Every time I saw the same 57 Chevy Hardtop, and it would Never stop to give a kid a lift. Well A couple of months later, I had bought a car, and was on a back road on the way to the girlfriends, Low and behold this 57 was pulled over to the side and his hood was up... I stopped and talked to the guy, He had no Idea what was wrong !!! I asked if he remembered me from my thumb, He said yea, and he never picked up Hitchers, I told him that was too bad and I hoped he found someone that would, because I could tell him what was wrong with his car but wasn't going to... Yep, His coil wire had worked it's way out. The next day, I seen it on a tow truck.. Sweet Vibrations !!!!! Sweet Revenge !!!! Ron

01-16-2004, 07:00 AM	#13
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Damn points caps aren't worth 2 cents. I'm going to upgrade to a points style with the hei terminals and get a more positive feel when changing wires. I've had mine come loose a couple times. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-16-2004, 09:34 AM	#14
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	stand bare footed in some water and try that....hei or not

01-16-2004, 12:03 PM	#15
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 626	Its always funnier to see it happen to someone else! LOL I think I ought to teach my boys about doing tune ups. Maybe the wife too! LOL __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

01-16-2004, 10:34 PM	#16
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	WOW! It sure sounds alot better now that I plugged that wire back in. I noticed there was an old spiders web inside the boot; it must have been disconnected for a long time! Performance increased too, now that it's firing all eight cylinders I wish there were more things I could just plug in to gain power.



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