B2 runs like crap

[adsm08]

So my Bronco II has really been running poorly lately and been getting progressively worse. It's gotten to the point where I have to let it sit and run and get warm in the mornings before I can even drive it. Even when I do let it warm up it has a rolling and intermittent low power issue.

I did all the usual, diag, checked fuel pressures, checked spark, etc. Fuel pressure was running a hair on the low side and bled off really fast, so I was gearing up to replace the whole fuel system thinking it was a pressure and priming issue.

Then I decided to do a tune up first. Frankly I find it atrocious that I have owned it for a year and haven't done the plugs and wires yet anyway. Did bank 2 yesterday and didn't see anything super disturbing aside from the Autolite double platinum plugs.

Did bank 1 today (I've been fighting with some unplesant weather) and found this in cylinder 1:

(Yes, that is Harry Kim, no I didn't find him in cylinder 1)

Runs like a dream immediately after sitting for about 36 hours now.

 

[doorgunner]

The absolute ONLY way to get it right is to evac the system, pull a vacuum on it, and then charge it from empty.



there!

 

[adsm08]

The absolute ONLY way to get it right is to evac the system, pull a vacuum on it, and then charge it from empty.



there!

Yeah, I'm not nearly as worried about the fact that the A/C doesn't work.

 

[doorgunner]

that proves it...i'm psychot.....pyschic...plug weighs about 30 lbs....huh?

 

[adsm08]

No, the plug is a little on the light side actually.

 

[doorgunner]

I can respect that.....