Engine Misses Intermittently
We listed possible causes of the problem engine misses intermittently:
1. Incorrect mixture
2. Improper grade of fuel
3. Water in fuel
4. Air leaks in induction system
5. Slow valve action
6. Defective magnetos or ignition harness
7. Distributor points or contact breaker points dirty or pitted
8. Carburetor air heater defective
9. High oil temperature
10. Defective spark plugs
11. Improper timing
12. Carburetor icing
13. Magneto ground wire swinging and periodically grounding
Common Engine Problems List :
When you face a problem with your truck before go to service please view our common engine problems list, this will help your budget and time.
Problems :- Failure of Engine to Start
- Low Power and Uneven Running
- High Oil Temperature
- Excess Oil Consumption
- Low Oil Pressure
- High Oil Pressure
- Improper Engine Acceleration
- Failure of Engine to Idle Properly
- Engine Stops
- Engine Vibrates Excessively
- Engine Continually Throws Alternator Belt
- Engine Overheats
- High Cylinder Head Temperature
- Engine Won’t Stop When Switch is Turned Off
- Carburetor Leaks Fuel
- Engine Spits Back in Carburetor
- Engine Misses Intermittently
- Engine Misses Regularly
- Scattering Misfire
- Single Cylinder Miss at High Speed
- Single Cylinder Miss at Low Speed
- Causes of Pre‐Ignition
- Causes of Excessive Carbon Deposit
- Magneto Fails to Deliver any Spark
- Crankcase Fills with Oil (Dry‐sump System)
- Engine Pumps Oil
- Faulty Spark
- Mixture Analysis by Exhaust Flame
- Too‐Rich Mixture
- Too‐Lean Mixture