My vote goes for trying the coil first. It has long been my motto to "check
the cheap stuff first" Too many times have I seen alternators, starters,
batterys and even electronic ignition parts replaced when the problem was a
bad ground or battery cable.
Bruce Lowry
Frank Clarici wrote:
> CMLove wrote:
> >
> > Listers;
> >
> > The next problem that just cropped up is with the '74 midget spark, I
> > think. I just need to talk and get some thoughts from others if you
> > don't mind. This list has no problem speaking their mind, do they? Ha!
> > Ha!
> >
> > The '74 runs really well most of the time, but during the last few weeks
> > it has died on three occasions without any warning. While driving the
> > engine just stops firing and after playing with the car for 20 or 30
> > minutes and not really changing anything, it starts back up as if
> > nothing is wrong and purrs like a kitten. Runs for maybe a day or so
> > and does the same thing again. Same result....
> >
> > After some thought I don't think it is the fuel system. I think it is
> > in the electricals. I am thinking that it might be a bad coil. Maybe
> > after getting hot, it quits working and then cools down and starts
> > again. Any thoughts about how to proceed?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Monty
>
> One thing to check before replacing the coil is the rivets that hold the
> low tension terminals to the coil.
> I had a similar problem once and it turned out to be a loose rivet on
> the coil.
> It may also be a loose ground strap or other wire under the dizzy cap.
> The thin ground wire tends to break with age. (don't we all?)
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Lots of LBCs
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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