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
>
> ===============
>
> 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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