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Subject:Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500

For sure,what is the proper firing order?

Thanks.

John
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@q.com>
Date: Sep 28, 2014 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
To: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>

Crossed wires?  Check for cool manifold after running far a minute.

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

> On Sep 28, 2014, at 1:55 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Engine sounds and shakes like it has a dead  cylinder. I had new plugs
> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect -
> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even put in new ignition wires because
> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic
gizmo
> shows the ECU  fuel injector pulse proper - but tells me nothing about
each
> injector. The injectors were cleaned, serviced and tested Cruzin a year or
> so ago. Seemed OK. I have'nt pulled and test them yet for lack of  seals.
> So it is yet to be done.
>
> Except for the injectors, I am stumped! Any one have any ideas or
> suggestions. I'm all ears!
>
> Also -  could anyone tell me the proper plug length to  be screwed in to a
> cylinder head.
>
> Thanks
>
> John the Gimp

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