BC4Runner

So I'm trying to revive a '76 20R pickup, replaced plug wires & spark plugs, I now have no spark on cylinders 1 and 3...any suggestions on where to look next?? ...Thanks

yotawise16

I would try the distributer cap and rotor, it may be just old and need of replaceing. any way its a good thing to chage and cheap

rowdy235

happened to my 77, its the dist. cap. Take it off and shoot a flashlight into it, you'll be able to see a trail jumping from one electrode to the other. New rotor wouldn't be a bad idea while you're at it. Should only cost 10 bucks tops for both.

BC4Runner

purrs like a kitten....a 32 year old kitten...thanks guys

BC4Runner

Well, spoke too soon...

rowdy235

doing the same thing? Timing? Points set?

BC4Runner

Ya doing the same thing, was somehow running great for a few hours, then started missing on random cylinders...

rowdy235

could it be running really rich? What happens when you rev it?

Like I said check timing and set points.

BC4Runner

Well I had a few other things on the go and this was put on the back burner. So I got a new distributer, now there is new plugs, wires, and rotor. Wondering about any links or tips on getting the timing right, never dealt with timing before...

Any help is appreciated, thanks

rdlsz24

Check this out:

http://www.autozone.com/N,308059/ini...00c1528004d288

Rob