Re: [FWDLK] '59 Chrysler ignition problem

[David Todd <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

Those cylinders 1,4,6,7 are fed by the driver's side of the carb.  They
aren't getting the gas they need.  Either the carb to manifold gasket is
leaking, or the carb has a problem.  Been there done that on my 383 4bbl.

Dave Todd

N/B Nichols wrote:

> Was wondering if anyone has had the following problem before.  The car
> is a '59 Chyrsler Windsor with a 383 engine.  It has excellent
> compression:  165 to 170 in every cylinder, however one cylinder is 145.
>   The car has a rough idle.  When I short spark plug wires number 1,4,6
> and 7 there is hardly any change in the idle.  That is every other
> cylinder in the firing order which is 18436572.  Spark plugs are new and
> so are the wires.  Carb is rebuilt.   Any thoughts?  Any info greatly
> appreciated,   Nick Nichols
>
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