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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 08:16 PM
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That would change the timing when grounded to full advance and 1000 rpm if your idle is set properly. When the ground breaks the timing curve goes back to a lower setting which in turn will decrease your idle RPM to around 850 RPM. Is this what's happening or is it totally dying or is it just a misfire like a skip or stumble..
 

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That would change the timing when grounded to full advance and 1000 rpm if your idle is set properly. When the ground breaks the timing curve goes back to a lower setting which in turn will decrease your idle RPM to around 850 RPM. Is this what's happening or is it totally dying or is it just a misfire like a skip or stumble..
rpms are dropping off and then kicking back in at random. Pulled it all apart tonight and not sure the new plug wires were pushed in the coil far enough. All back together and try tomorrow. If that isn’t it I plan on a new coil.
 
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