Well, maybe not flying, but, I replaced my spark plugs and cables recently, all has been well. Before I replaced them I noticed the same thing. I don't know a whole lot about engines but, the arc is located next to the main cable that comes out of the distributor. It looks like a clip type connector. It was rainy today and it took quite a while to get it started. Now I can see the spark and the truck is chugging along. If I give it a lot of gas it seems okay, but when it slows down or I give only a little gas it sort of sputters. Any ideas?
2007-04-15 10:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by Nick O 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Here's a photo of where I'm talking about.
2007-04-15 11:17:40 · update #1
http://www.finishstrongfamily.com/no/DSC_4757.jpg
http://www.finishstrongfamily.com/no/DSC_4758.jpg
http://www.finishstrongfamily.com/no/DSC_4762.jpg
Sorry about the last one!
2007-04-15 11:19:02 · update #2
I'm sorry for my lack of clear description. The arc is not coming from the spark plug wires, it's actually a white plastic clip with 4 thin wires wrapped in cable hosing.
2007-04-15 12:00:21 · update #3
The picture show where your ignition coil is. Either the coil wire isn't installed all the way or the ignition coil is cracked,corroded, or just plain bad.
2007-04-15 14:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Andy A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the distrubutor cap is cracked or the wire isn't fully clipped on
2007-04-15 10:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Cruiser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest into a good set of ignition wires and a distributor cap and rotor
2007-04-16 16:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by h.a x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some dielectic grease for the spark plugs wires it makes them more waterproof
2007-04-15 11:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by oldmanarnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋