Re: Fuel pump / line...?

[David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>]

My vote is with Jay and Corey. It sounds like the problem is too sudden 
to be fuel. Plus if it was a quick off and then on, it might explain the 
grinding starter.

Fuel problems tend to be less abrupt - more of a sputtering. 

I suspect 
the coil since the tach (electric?) gets its signal from it. I had an 
ignition coil malfunction similar to this in my 65B and replacing it 
cured the problem. That solution will set you back some $35-$40.

Unfortunately, intermittent electrical problems are tough to isolate. 
Either you wait until it gets worse or you try replacing components until 
the problem goes away. Cleaning terminals may also help.

David Councill
dcouncil@imt.net