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HS · 02-10-2022, 07:57 AM

#3 Cylinder has a Skip when running. I changed plugs. Still have a Skip No water in The Oil, and No Oil in the water. Any suggestions on what might Be the skip when engine is running Thanks, HS

Chuck Dempsey · 02-10-2022, 08:33 AM

HS, are you POSITIVE you have spark to the plug? If you create a short gap between distributor wire and the plug, do you see sparks jumping between them as the engine runs? If not, I'd suspect your distributor.....

Good Luck.

Ayers1 · 02-10-2022, 10:18 AM

I would look at the distributor body first. Make sure you have continuity between the inside contact and the plug wire post on the outside of the body.

rotorwrench · 02-10-2022, 10:36 AM

It may have a sticky valve on #3. Try running some Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel. Nothing better to dissolve carbon or crud.

HS · 02-10-2022, 11:43 AM

Hi Ayers! Thanks Do you know Wayne on Waynesboro If you do, Tell Wayne From Waynesboro Hugh Said Howry , I live in Clarksville VA Thanks Hugh

HS · 02-10-2022, 11:45 AM

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THanks to All I will try the Distributor Body
Thanks to all, Hugh

eagle · 02-10-2022, 12:35 PM

Lift the plug straps a quarter inch and watch the spark jump when its running. You'll be able to see if its erratic. Works best if its low light, easier to see.

Ayers1 · 02-10-2022, 03:51 PM

Hi HS, I know a lot of guys by their cars, not necessarily by their name. If I run into him I'll tell him!

ronn · 02-10-2022, 05:53 PM

It may have a sticky valve on #3.

thats what it sounds like to me....

02-10-2022, 07:57 AM	#1
HS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 127	Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running #3 Cylinder has a Skip when running. I changed plugs. Still have a Skip No water in The Oil, and No Oil in the water. Any suggestions on what might Be the skip when engine is running Thanks, HS

02-10-2022, 08:33 AM	#2
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 961	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running HS, are you POSITIVE you have spark to the plug? If you create a short gap between distributor wire and the plug, do you see sparks jumping between them as the engine runs? If not, I'd suspect your distributor..... Good Luck.

02-10-2022, 10:36 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,405	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running It may have a sticky valve on #3. Try running some Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel. Nothing better to dissolve carbon or crud.

02-10-2022, 11:43 AM	#5
HS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 127	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running Hi Ayers! Thanks Do you know Wayne on Waynesboro If you do, Tell Wayne From Waynesboro Hugh Said Howry , I live in Clarksville VA Thanks Hugh

02-10-2022, 11:45 AM	#6
HS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 127	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) THanks to All I will try the Distributor Body Thanks to all, Hugh

02-10-2022, 10:18 AM	#3
Ayers1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Waynesboro Va. Posts: 504	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running I would look at the distributor body first. Make sure you have continuity between the inside contact and the plug wire post on the outside of the body.

02-10-2022, 12:35 PM	#7
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,081	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running Lift the plug straps a quarter inch and watch the spark jump when its running. You'll be able to see if its erratic. Works best if its low light, easier to see. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

02-10-2022, 03:51 PM	#8
Ayers1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Waynesboro Va. Posts: 504	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running Hi HS, I know a lot of guys by their cars, not necessarily by their name. If I run into him I'll tell him!

02-10-2022, 05:53 PM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,645	Re: Have a SKIP in Number 3 Cylinder when running It may have a sticky valve on #3. thats what it sounds like to me....