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Old 06-18-2006, 06:44 AM
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With the engine running hot I think the timing is off. Pulling the value cover is the better way to find TDC. Some plug wires are copper core and have little or no resistance. The newer ( carbon core ) have a resistance from 100 ohms to 1100 ohms. The 100 ohm wires are better. Dwight
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