1971 Chevy Nova motor jerks after changing plugs

Tiny
71NOVA
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  • 1971 CHEVROLET NOVA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200 MILES
Hello: I changed the plugs in my car and now it has a hell of a shake from one cylinder. I replaced the plug again does the same thing, switch a different wire to it does the same thing.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/240356_k044_1.jpg

I pull the wire off it stops doing it. any ideas on whats causing this. >> When I plug the wire back in the motor just jerks. Help anyone?
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 AT 5:18 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Firing order

Recheck the firing order
what do u have for engine
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 AT 6:01 AM
Tiny
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008 AT 5:23 AM
Tiny
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If I recall the firing order goes like 18436572

I will try to look it up just to be sure
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008 AT 5:45 AM

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