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Electrical Electrical “Snapping” in Engine Bay

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  • Start date Start date Aug 31, 2019

mikerunt

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Was checking my timing and before I did a thing with the hood open I heard an electrical “snapping” like sound. I assume it’s a “miss” somewhere - but not sure how to diagnose it.

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Open the hood in the dark with the engine running, look for arcing at the plug wires.
 

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At the dist cal?
 

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General karthief said:
Open the hood in the dark with the engine running, look for arcing at the plug wires.
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At the dist cap? What’s the solve once I find it?
 

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General karthief said:
Open the hood in the dark with the engine running, look for arcing at the plug wires.
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Solved - thank you.

Was arcing on the intake manifold.
 
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