running like crap

[NOS#9BIGMAC]

OK I just replaced my plugs and wires and I rechecked all connections and everything is tight but now its running like sh*t. sounds like my dads john deere 80 series. the Idle is better but when under load it runs very rough and the whole cab shudders. I'm going to replace the cap and rotor tomorow but was wondering if there could be a lack of spark and mabye I should replace the coil as well. I replaced each wire one at a time so as not to cross anything up but I'm kind of tired and I've run out of Ideas. I'm open to suggestions any Ideas guys?

[NOS#9BIGMAC]

anybody?

[dragonflyracing]

 

try getting a chick to check it for you that always for me.

[lrymal]

Vacuum hose popped off somewhere????

[Zarb]

Sounds to me like you have either a dead plug or something else that is preventing spark from reaching at least one cylinder. If you have one or can borrow a spark indicator and verify that spark is at least getting to the sparkplug wire this will narrow your troubleshooting efforts. These units are small and inexpensive and can be obtained from most auto parts stores. They resemble a screwdriver with a wire protruding. A neon lamp will light whenever the tip is placed next to a plug wire.( Similiar in operation to that of a timing light ).

Good luck

[NOS#9BIGMAC]

I'm tired, hot n pissd off it's going to the shop in the morning. I'm to drunk to play with it tonight or drive to the parts store for a spark indicator anyway thanks for the input though

[piercedjoker72]

sounds like your having same problem i am, i'll tell you if i find out anything

[NOS#9BIGMAC]

Just to update I just replaced the cap n rotor and there is still no change

next i'm gonna scrap the accel platinum plugs for a set of ac delco rapid fire platinums I have a bad feelin That I was given the wrong plugs even though the box says otherwise. stupid me (slap slap) didn't check the thread depth of the new plugs and I suspect that they are short witch I'm praying is the only problem if this doesn't work

edit

I also checked the vaccum lines and there fine no leaks or splits

[NOS#9BIGMAC]

finally found 1 cylinder wasn't firingreplaced all the plugs and the 1 bad wire (luckily it came with an extra ) she's purrin now definately a significant throttle response over what I believe to be the original plugs. the looked ok for havin 95K on em. Now I'll thank the guy at the local garage for wastin my time and saving me $100 by doing it myself.

wonder what I can screw up next I think I'm gonna leave her alone for a bit , well at least untill I cool off a bit