I think the engine IS shutting off at speed, but you don't notice until you
slow
down since the clutch is engaged and the wheels are continuing to turn it
over.
Since the tach is zeroing, I would suspect an electrical problem. Maybe the
ignition coil is marginal and is intermittently failing or check the wiring
to
the coil. I guess even a faulty ignition switch might cause this,
which you can temporarily bypass for testing.
Best of luck
-Greg
In a message dated 6/22/99 11:15:10 PM EST, Trspit1500@aol.com writes:
> 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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