Re: Saturday's Stupid Stumper

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

My coupe didn't like the "damp" either (lay off!).  Chronic slightly
rough running when real wet out, ran a lot better below freezing.  I put
new plugs (W7DTC) in a couple weeks ago when my old platinums would *no
longer work!* and guess what?  It runs smooth as can be even in
downpours, and we've been getting them to beat the band.

So I would question your plugs again - and measure the wires
resistance...

You could also of course have a questionable ground or two, run around
with a wire brush, contact cleaner and silicon dielectric grease
everywhere to fix that.

> OK,  in my continuing quest to get my old '89 100Q running better,
> here's a new stumper.
> 
> For some time, this car has not liked wet weather. If it is out
> overnight in the rain, or even a heavy dew, it will run kind of
> rough for a while.

> Wires and plugs are fine, wire-drier doesn't help, cap/rotor
> look good. Before I start throwing parts at this, has it rung
> a bell with anyone?

-- 
Huw Powell

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