Also, make sure you apply a paper thin layer of dielectric grease on the tip of the rotor, and on the inside of the plug wire boots.

Take care,
~Chris

 

Speaking of plug wires, how often should they be replaced? The reason I ask is because my truck has been doing some funny things at startup lately. In the morning, just after I start the engine, it will start shuddering as it climbs in rpm's. It sounds just like my roommate's Volkswagen Beetle. Then, it'll shoot up to 2000+ rpm's and idle there for a while. And a couple times in the afternoon after I've been driving for a while I will have trouble starting my truck right away. I'm not sure what the deal is. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!!!

 

What you said about it being a little hard to start after driving it for a while sounds like a coil. thoses things get pretty darn hot and they don't like the heat at all.

 

Summit has some pretty good deals right now...I just ordered a package deal of Accel 8mm wires, Distributor cap, rotor and plugs for about $50 and I just got a MSD TFI coil for $40...it was cheaper then stock.

 

Next time this happens, unplug the IAC, and tell me what happens.

Take care,
~Chris