At 05:46 PM 5/18/97 -0400, you wrote:
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>Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:29:58 -0400
>From: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@ic.net>
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>Okay everyone, this is probably a obvious problem, but I'll be damned if
>I can figure it out. I have a 77B. Recently re-installed the motor
>after a tranny swap. Particulars: Weber DGV, New Lucas Sport Coil, New
>Euro-spec 45D dizzy, fitted with Crane E.I. conversion. Weber and Crane
>both fitted to the car prior to the new coil and dizzy, and both had
>been performing flawlessly. Ignition timed @ 15=B0 BTDC @ 900 R.P.M. with
>vac advance disconnected.
>
>Driving the car in normal city driving, seems to make good power, pull
>well of idle, etc. Suddenly, the engine coughs, then dies. Coast to
>the side of the road, try starter. Car fires, but doesn't run. After
>repeated attempts the car starts, and runs. Seems to be loaded up with
>fuel, but clears and car runs well. =20
>Regards,
>
>Chris Delling
>
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>
Chris. I had the same kind of intermittant problem on my '74 B. The problem
ceased to exist when I got rid of the Allison Elex Ignition, which is now
the Crane version. If I were you, I'd try going back to good-old points and
I'll bet you this will go away.
Good luck,
Craig Wiper=09
craigw@sonic.net
http://www.sonic.net/~craigw
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