I know you said the plug wires are on right - do one more double check -
I've had cylinder 1 and 2 on backwards before and it sounds a lot like the
symptoms you note.

BT

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Andy Morse <andysings@aol.com> wrote:

> 86 syncro....Ever since I adjusted the valves( I know I did them right,
> plug wires on are on the right spaces, new distributer cap, new plugs now,
> new fuel pump) I still haven't been able to get the van to run right. One
> moment I can get it running but doesn't seem to be firing on all cylinders,
> then another time I can't keep it idling, another time it won't start.
> Before I adjusted the valves all was fine except for a finicky fuel pump,
> unless it was some other sypmtom. Gasoline is fresh.
>
> I'm really beside myself, I just spent a sh*t load of time replacing the
> heater motor, brake lines, brake master cylinder, new battery, new starter,
> fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor cap, plugs, oil change....and all of the
> sudden it doesn't run anymore, I am so puzzled at this one! ok whining
> over....
>
> Looking forward to getting away from it for a few days, going camping in a
> tent with my two year old daughter and wishing I had done CFC!
>
> Thanks for any suggestions!
>
> Andy in Albany, NY
>