[Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Michael Ishee
Well since we are diagnosing engine problems i figured i would throw mine in there. I have a built 454 and a new MSD ignition. Around 3000 rpms it will start to slightly miss, not enough to give any loss of power but it is easily heard. It doesnt happen before 3000 rpm nor under WOT. I

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Kelly C. Hanna
So put in AutoLite plugs...nothing special... and it still does the same thing. Do i need to get plugs i can gap or what going on here. Try AC plugs that you can gap first, then see if it still does it. Kelly Jana Hanna HannaWoodworks ClassicChevyCountry

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread SUPRSPRT72
just a thought, have you installed new wires or at least check them, make sure there on the plug secure? KenD 72H.C.C.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Michael Ishee
yeah i have new wires and have checked their connection however i will recheck them Michael From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:16:47 EDT just a thought, have you installed new wires

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Capt Crunch
have mine at .055. Also check the wires, cap, rotor as stated. Good Luck! Mikey - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 3:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem just a thought, have you installed new wires or at least

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Michael Ishee
] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:20:00 -0500 No power loss but a miss? Can you feel it or just hear it? Are you sure it isn't detonation? What is you base and total timing set at? I agree... use either NGK V-Powers

RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Brian Zack
:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem I can mainly just hear it. I wouldnt know how to tell wether or not it is detonation but i would figure if it was then it would do it throught the rpm band and under WOT too and not just at 3000 rpms. I have no idea what

RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Michael Ishee
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 15:43:19 -0600 Could it possibly be a small exhaust leak? Do you have Headers and could they be leaking maybe? They sometimes sound like a miss

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Bill Bruyn
I was just going to ask what your initial, advance and total timing was. For what it's worth, I'd start there. - Original Message - From: Michael Ishee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem I can

[Chevelle-List] engine problem

2001-07-05 Thread Rick Morales
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List hay guys Lately when my car is running cold or i just start it i loose power when i step on the gas. Alot of the time it will die or come close. It seems that after I go