[FC] Now what?

[J R Read_HML]

Replace the coil with a known good one and take that ride again.  See what 
happens.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Turner" <imakarknut at yahoo.com>
To: "Corvanatics" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 6:21 AM
Subject: [FC] Now what?


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!



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