[DeTomaso] Causes for cylinder cutting out?

[bill gaino]

I start with cool headers, and start the engine. Then I lick my finger and quickly touch each header pipe to find a cool one.  Kinda crude, but I don't need tools, just spit..  Bill 1362
-----Original Message-----
>From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jun 2, 2010 3:04 PM
>To: 'detomaso mailing' <detomaso at realbig.com>
>Subject: [DeTomaso] Causes for cylinder cutting out?
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>Hi all,
>
> 
>
>Questions:
>
>1)       How can I tell if my engine is only running on 7 cylinders?
>
>2)       What are the causes for a cylinder cutting out? If it comes and
>goes, then I expect it is electrical. A wiped cam lobe wouldn't disappear
>and reappear, for example. Worn plugs? Improper gap? Loose spark plug wire?
>What else?
>
>3)       How can I check for each of the causes in item (2)?
>
> 
>
>Thanks!
>
> 
>
>Charles McCall
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