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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Ignition Wire Changeout

I changed the ignition wires and the plugs out on my truck. I now have a skip or misfire at times, but not all the time. I have checked the plugs for cracking and checked the boots for tightness. They appear to be ok. Seems I remember something about the wires crossing over one another?? Any other ideas? Please help! Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Did you put them back in the wire holders like they were originally? Did you use dielectric grease on the plug boots?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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As far as the wire holders, I am sure they are probably not back in there as they were. Does it matter if they cross one another ?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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It can, what brand of wire did you use?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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I used autolite brand which was the best brand Auto Zone kept in stock. They had a cheaper China brand I avoided.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Has it given any codes yet? Is it possible that you may have knocked a vacuum line loose somewhere during the install?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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I went to the store and bought some plug spacer wires and had the code read. It indicated No. 6. I pulled the plugs to inspect them and found the No. 6 to have a cracked insulator. I had done this once but must have missed it. It is now purring like a kitten. Also put in about twice the spacers as originial!! Thanks for your help.
 
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