Re: IS MY EAGLE DEAD???

Timing chain might have skipped. Try removing the plugs (to eliminate 
compression resistance) and gently rocking the crank back and forth by 
the bolt on the harmonic balancer. Is there slack? Would be easier to 
see with the valve cover off (again). If the crank moves appreciably 
before the camshaft, the chain could be loose enough to skip teeth.

Rambler Dan

> I am the owner of an 84 Eagle,191,000+ miles, 258, auto, it's my work car and
> has been very dependable thoughout the last 4 Chicago winters, well today I
> think she died, our temps have been -5 to +10 F. the last 4 days I left her sit 
> outside for those days without starting until yesterday, she fired right up and 
> I ran her for 30 min or so, got up this morning started her up and let it idle
> for 15 min.went to leave and all it does is pop through the carb. I have
> checked evrything I can think of, pulled the valve cover and checked the
> pushrods,rockers,and springs, even cranked her over and have plenty of oil, did 
> a compression check and the readings are between 125 and 145, checked the cap
> and its clean plugs are a little black but not bad. I hate to retire her
> but.....any help?? Thanks.


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