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Subject:Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
From:Eric Unrau
Date:Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:57:28 -0800

Thanks Bruce,

I haven't changed the ignition wires yet; just thought about it as I was
driving today.  I will check for a loose one though.

~Eric~

> Eric,
>
> Did you get the ignition wires back on the correct spark plugs? If
not,
> fuel
> might not be burning in the cylinder. Instead, it is getting blown
back
> into
> the cat where it is burning. Fuel burning in the cat would explain the
> heat
> in the exhaust. If all of the ignition wires are on the correct plugs,
> maybe
> you have one or more of the ends of the wires loose.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Bruce