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Question: IT only runs on four cylinders

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dhotrod55, Arlington, TN, January 26, 2012, 06:21
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Mr car will only run on four cylinders,I have replaced both coils and checked the distributors but It still wont run on all eight cylinders...any advice

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    bb classics February 11, 2012, 06:39
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    check the timing,if one of the chain rail breaks the chain will jump a cog on the chain sprocket,this will usually be on the drivers side. you can check by pulling wires on either side.

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