David E. Brown wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have a 77 Midget 1500 with an unusual problem. When you start it up,
> all seems well. Drive it away and within a block or two it starts its
> dying/restarting cycle, that is, the tach falls to nothing and the
> engine dies. Upon hitting the starter, it usually starts right back up,
> then dies again, either immediately, or within a short distance. Gas
> supply to the carb seems to be good. I replaced my inline fuel filter
> (btw pump and carb) with a clear one, and it filled right up. Any
> ideas?
>
> yours,
>
> Dave
We have a 1979 Ford Club Wagon that experienced the same problem. After
pulling out hair by the handfulls, I finally found the problem. It was
a bad ignition switch. I relpaced the switch and never had the problem
again.
Bobby
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Bob De Weese
Certified Professional Locksmith
bearlock@bigfoot.com
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