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Re: car just shuts off

To: Trspit1500@aol.com
Subject: Re: car just shuts off
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:09:38 -0600
Mike,
If the tach goes to zero and you have not pushed down on the clutch, it
is a good possibility that you have electrical problems in your ignition
system.  The tach in an 80 Spit is electronic and if power to the
electronics is going away, it would also cause the tach to go dead.  

I'd first check the fuses for corrosion and loose fit, then I'd check
the wiring contacts all along the circuit feeding the power to the
ignition system.

It sure sounds like this is where the trouble lies, so keep us apprised
of your progress.

Regards,
Joe

Trspit1500@aol.com wrote:
> 
> ok, I have a new problem that just started happening tonight.  While driving
> the tach goes to zero, the ignition light goes on, I tried stepping on the
> gas, but that has no effect.  After coasting to the side of the road, maybe a
> couple of seconds the motor shuts-off.  It starts right up and drives normal,
> then this happens again about every 5-10 minutes.  Any ideas of why this is
> happening.  I added prolong to my engine today, but I doubt this had an
> effect on it.
> Thanks
> Mike
> 1980 spit

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