thanks for the response Appleton Yes the 4.2 is a carbed motor but, the problem has been solved... as i expected from the start it was ignition related... hence not getting spark... Fuel had nothing to do with it. anyways to answer your ideas with a Carter carb. It has a Weber on it. Also, the problem lied in the pick up coil as i had stated before with the idea that it was a ignition based issue. but thanks anyways... Oh and love the timely response from everyone!!!