Well. Only suggestion I have is to compare to look for differences.
No way it should be that different run to run.
1. Possibly running on 7 cylinders
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2. Discovered Running without 1 spark plug. new test on all 8. 600 rpm/sec
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3. Next day, no changes known. Air consumption way down, VE way down at the upper end.
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