What are the points .017? and what would cause popping when i accelerate? i replaced the following....spark plugs and wires voltage regulator. all the hoses. and air cleaner... I still have the smog pump on do i have to cap everything off or is it fine without capping it off??? and on the fuel gauge sender the ORANGE wire that runs threw a bunch of connectors can i just run the orange wire directly from the sender to the gauge in the dash?