Loss of Power

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JP1979
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:09 am

Hi all, I have a 325 1987 cabby and engine was running pretty good but I have had in apart being respected for almost a year... Before I restarted I replaced the hot leads and plugs and have now driven it home but have a massive loss of power.. It has no gutts at all and feels like a big loss of compression? Any ideas where to start or what I should be testing for... Slightly worried cylinder head or gasket but like yo check other possibilities first... Any help would've real welcome please... Thanks Justin
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:10 am

Being resprayed.. Sorry!
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Ht leads! Predictive txt!!
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:15 am

has it still got crappy year old fuel in it?
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:14 pm

Got the leads on the in the correct order?
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Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:36 pm

Yes, I marked them up before changing.. But will double check if I can find a diagram somewhere! Thanks
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Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:00 pm

Aftermarket... Have changed them with OEM.. Same order and running sweet!! Thanks... Must have been an old or faulty or loose lead... ?! Thanks for help
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Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:29 pm

Thank you :)
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