| New problem.  The starter I installed this past weekend was one of the 
old long ones.  The only way I could get it in was to remove the intake 
manifold.  While at it I drained the block and replaced the manifold 
gasket.  Idles much smoother now so I figure I had a leak in the old 
gasket.  The trouble is that when I get to about 3800 rpm, especially 
under load, the car starts coughing or missing with an occasional 
backfire.  If I run without the air filter it is a whole different car 
and so much fun!  Well, I hadn't replaced my air filter after all the 
fires here in the fall so I figured that was my problem.  Installed a 
new air filter and I still have the problem.  Any ideas?
Bill
San Diego
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