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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
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My number 3 and 5 sparkplugs are arcing between eachother by the base i thought it was bad wires changed those it is still doing it. Could it be one of them is a bad plug and causing an arc? Need help.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Take a flashlight and look inside your Dcap. Pin hole it what the problem sounds like to me.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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It is actualy where the sparkplug goes into the head were it is arcing
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Where it meets the head? WTF?

Bad plugs?
Motor not grounded properly?
Make sure the cap is good and clean.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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I didn't realize it was at the plugs. Possible a piece of metal between the 2. Pull the plugs and double check. May not be that big but even a small piece would do that.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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I had my g/f pick up new plugs tongiht i am going to replace them and see what happens my 40 mile drive to school sucked i have to wait until i am out of class.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Found it the #5 plug was bad the center electrode was gone the prawn was melted and the plug was destroyed put a new one in runs great.
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