What to do about lean mix/misfire?!!!

[proxses]

I have a bad miss, that will come and go. Sometimes it will just misfire a bit then go back to normal. Sometimes it will miss so bad that it slows me down. I can't touch the gas.
I pulled the plugs, and I'm running lean, at least thats how it looks. #1 cylinder had a little tan, and #2 was dead white with black specks. That's all I checked.
So I did a test by unplugging the MAF and it ran SO MUCH better.
So most likely the MAF is dirty, but mine has a screen on the front of it. How do I get that off? And what is the best to clean it off with?
Or am I better off getting a C&L for $125 from Summit?
Also, any other suggestions about how it is running?

 

[TT91]

If you unplugged your maf and the car ran better, itz because your Maf is probably burnt out. Not to many people have good luck with their C+L Meters. I would get your maf re-caled and see where u stand. Your timing could be off, as well as fuel pressure, These are some things you may want to look into.

 

[proxses]

Timing at 14*, set on a new balancer.
Fuel pressure at 38# with the line off and plugged.
And it is a stock meter.
Can I pull that screen out and clean the wires? Or should I just get a replacement from the auto parts store.

 

[TT91]

You could try getting a replacement, although I dont have any experience with stock meters. carb(edit) cleaner is recommended when cleaning them. stock 19 injectors?

 

[shttygtstang]

no carb cleaner only brake carb will eat away at things

 

[TT91]

opps, my mistake.

 

[proxses]

I'll see about getting a new one tomorrow.