5.2 magnum options

67Dart273 said
NEVER EVER pull wires off like this, for a couple of reasons. One is the reflected high voltage pulse can destroy ignition systems.

The second reason is that the fire can "crossfire" and lead you down the wrong path as to what cylinder might be missing

Rather, use a shorting probe to SHORT the voltage on each cylinder. You need two hands, one with the probe and one with insulated pliers. Pull the wire up out of the dist, and as it comes up, insert your grounding probe

A timing light won't tell you squat, especially with MS systems

HAVE YOU checked the wires and the plugs, or changed them?

Also........Google and check ROTOR PHASING

Not wanting to argue, but the spark jumping 1/4" from cap to wire will not hurt anything, if that were the case, you would blow a module if you had a bad wire....If the coil wont put out enough to jump gap, you have a bigger problem. If spark jumps gap, then thats pretty good proof that the module, coil etc are in good shape. What do you think happens when you use a cylinder balance tester? It certainly doesnt absorb the spark, nor direct it to the block...with that said, I would not do it on a modern computer controlled vehicle.