FWIW, if a plug wire shocks you, it's failed.

And, it can make a 'tick'.

Do I know for a fact that it's your problem... no. But, I do know it is a problem which should be fixed regardless. And if it doesn't solve the problem, then it's ruled out.

Hope it cures it it.

-Bill

Seduce the attractive, and charm the rest. ****** 489 C.I.D., roller cam, aftermarket heads, tunnel ram, stock '54 Dodge rear axle assembly: which of these doesn't belong?