Grant---If the mechanic can't duplicate the reason for the engine dying
out, and makes no changes, it's sure to happen again. Since it must be
spark or fuel related, see if, when this happens again, you can find out
which, by...
Immediately pull off the coil wire where it goes into the distributor
cap. Lay this end of the wire against the valve cover. Crank the starter
for a couple seconds to see if a spark jumps across. If the spark is an
unending series of "bolts", assume for the moment that spark is getting
to the plugs.
Next, loosen the fuel hose clamp as near to a carburetor as possible.
Pull the hose and again try the starter. Being careful where this now
open hose is pointed, fuel should gush out. Even if one carb is not
getting fuel, the engine should run.
With rare exceptions, one of the above will at least tell you if it's
fuel or spark that causes a no-start.
I agree with those who no longer use the glass and chrome filters. I
found their filters to be too dense for extended miles.
Note: If you have the later car with a fuel tank that vents to the
carbon canister, open the fuel cap and listen for a "hiss", should the
engine have run out of fuel due to created tank vacuum. Take it from
there...
Please let us know when the solution was found!
Dick
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