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1998 4.2 running rough

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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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1998 4.2 running rough

have alittle problem and im hoping someone can please help,. if i put my wires from the coil #4 #5 #6 the correct way my truck wont start so i switched the #4 wire and put it to cyl #5 and the #5 wire to cyl 4 it starts right up,,if i change the wires back to the correct way while its on it runs like crap,,anyone know what would cause this?? wires are new and plugs are new,...the truck runs alittle rough as i accelarate and i hear popping noises under the hood...pleeeaasse help
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:07 AM
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Better check your connections again.

Cylinders on motor

firewall
3 6
2 5
1 4
front of truck

Connection on Coilpack

firewall
3 4
2 6
1 5
front of truck

Firing order; 1-4-2-5-3-6
 
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