Spark Plug question

[Rags]

I just put some new Champion spark plugs into my 1991 Explorer XLT because it was due for a change...I put the new plugs in at the right gap and all the wires seemed to be in good shape...One problem....When I started the truck up, it misses badly...The exhaust smells real rich!...It just idles badly....Any suggestion of what went wrong and what step to take next..thanks for your time...Rags

 

[Jason_25]

First make sure to check all your vacuum lines. It's easy to knock one loose when you're down there changing the plugs.

 

[Alec]

What gap did you use? Did you put in double platinum plugs?

 

[Rags]

Just the standard Champion truck plug"4013"...I set the gap at .054...Checked all the vacuuum lines and still the same thing...rough idle with a rich smell of fuel...Any more suggestions?...thanks...Rags

 

[Robert]

Be absolutely certain you didn't cross a couple of wires.

 

[mrboyle]

It sounds like you crossed some of the wires.

 

[mosinman]

spark plugs

Could also have damaged a wire during removal or install. Did you use a boot puller?

 

[Rags]

I think you are right!...I have been playing with it now for 4 hours...I think I might have screwd up wire 2...I doesnt click on like the rest of them do...I'll try that...Thanks all of you for your time!...Rags