I hear ya. Maybe the steeper gear was a coincidence? Extra fuel can help cover a ignition prob too. I hate to see a mystery problem, but it's how we learn.
even before with the 3.91's, after the 3rd gear shift you can hear it... so it was there i just was not aware of the issue to the extent that i am now...
I can't tell now, ignition or fuel. Oh btw, your distributor spinning to 8900 rpm w/o a breakup; A running engine will be harder on an ignition. Cylinder pressure for the most part, and also heat will cause a few ducks to be killed. (I'm 52 and that's the only way I ever heard those back fires described! lol!)
well i ment it was spun on a dizzy machine to ensure there were no pickup signal issues.... and it sounds like mark is gonna set me up with a 6al so ign wont be an issue either...
Keep us updated.
of course!