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Tech Question
Maris Cherup, Newark OH, 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
I have a 1973 Duster 340, original motor, it has started missing. I have tuned it up: basic plugs wires, rotor, and cap. No improvement, so now I have pulled all plug wires one at a time and when i pulled #6 cyl off with motor running it didn't die down so it makes me believe I have problem with the valve train?
I have checked push rods they are straight if anyone can give me some input as to what it might be it will be greatly appreciated - could it be a bad valve spring ? Valves look to be going up and down ok but looks I guess can be deciving? It only pops out that side of exhaust too
The motor only has 69k on it, but 30 yrs old i know...
Thanks
...and keep the mopars rolling!
Sure sounds like valve problem (not necessarily valve TRAIN, could be burned, bent, etc.) Could be a holed piston, too! Does it crank: "ruh-ruh-ruh-ruh-raaaah-ruh..." like one hole has no compreesion?
But, you gotta do either a leakdown test (best) or a compression test. Anything else, and you're just throwing parts at it like a Chevy mechanic!
Rick
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