Greg,
Next time it happens, reach back and pop open the gas cap. If you hear a
'woosh', there's your problem, you're creating a vacuum in the gas tank.
Brad
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 00:25:24 -0400 "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>
writes:
> I have a 1976 spit, that has started acting up. I am not sure if it
> is
> ignition or fuel. It runs for about 20 miles and quits, backfires,
> runs
> rough, stalls. I thought it was the electronic ignition for sure.
> I
> ordered another XR-700 from Crane Cams Inc. Same part number that
> was on
> the car. I am told that dealers put this item on new cars because
> the Lucas
> electronic ignition was not reliable. The new module was smaller
> but looked
> the same otherwise. Here is the sad story:
> 1. I put the new module in, same problem
> 2. I put the new sensor in, seemed to be better but same problem, it
> ran 30
> miles before giving up.
> 3. I put a new coil in, no difference.
> 4, Dwell is running constant at 40
> 5. Timing light shows 10 degrees advance.
>
> Everything seems in order but I am still having periods of stalling,
> rough
> running.
>
> I seem to have ruled out the ignition system and I am starting on
> the fuel
> system. I just ordered a new fuel pump and a carb rebuild kit. Any
> other
> suggestions.
>
> Regards,
> Greg Schluge
>
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