[FC] Now what?

[Bryan Blackwell]

Sounds very similar to a bad coil I once had - if you have a spare coil swap it in and see what happens.  I'd say pretty clearly you have a heat related problem, and whatever it is reaches the limit after 6 miles.

--Bryan

On Aug 9, 2010, at 7:21 AM, Steve Turner wrote:

> Hi gang;  Yesterday I took the '61 Rampside out for a spin of about 12 miles 
> each way.  After about 6 miles the truck 'shut down', meaning the car lost power 
> and the idiot lights came on.  It wouldn't accelerate even when I down shifted.  
> Then after slowing from 50 to around 30 mph it restarted and off I went, only to 
> repeat this pattern often in the next 6 miles.  Finally, it straightened out and 
> I drove the last 1 mile with no symptoms.  Once at the destination, I looked 
> into the engine and checked the battery.  The negative battery cable seemed to 
> be loose so I tightened it before allowing the engine to cool down before 
> heading back home the same 12 miles.  Again, after about 6 miles the process 
> returned.  Each time the engine quit completely, I was able to simple turn the 
> ignition key and it would restart with no problem.  Again, the last 1 mile I 
> drove along with no problems.  I'm thinking of a faulty fuel pump but before 
> switching it out I thought I would check with you experts.  What am I missing?  
> Steve  Thanks for the help!