it got worse over time about 2 months. i use the starter to get it up to rpms. then it will run fine except for the tach flutter. antifreeze only on pass. side if dripping from hose there is a gap in the cover flange where it would run down the front of the block. pertronix talked about resistance and when he asked if it had a resister i got lost from there. 8 volts on neg. side and 6 on positive. also suggested a ground from the coil. there is also a pudddle of antifreeze on the floor but i can't move the truck to check it out.