On Sun, 5 Oct 1997 22:46:27 -0400 (EDT) Teacher122@aol.com writes:
>In a message dated 97-10-05 21:00:54 EDT, pplusb@northlink.com writes:
>
><< Lost all power, but not suddenly. Pulling plug wires at the
> distributor, either of two will cause the engine to falter. Pulling
> either of the other has no effect, BUT - when the end of that wire is
>
> held close to its socket in the distributor cap, some rather
> righteous sparks start jumping. What does this mean? Had to go
> somewhere, so did not get any further in my investigations.
>
> Bill
Sorry if I missed something here but what kind of car, what year, and
which cylinders are you talking about (#1 is at the front of the car)?
What happens when you pull the wires at the plugs (not distributor), do
you have one or two carburetors?
Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com)
Denver, CO USA
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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