[Spridgets] Running rough - Now electrical question

[Robert Weeks]

Thanks Brad,

Double-checked and the intake is tight. Checked all the connections at 
the fusebox and voltage regulator but no joy. Luckily the engine doesn't 
die. The fuel pump must be on a different circuit. I have to drive it 
tomorrow to bring it to be wayoyled. Hopefully it will make the trip 
there and back.

Robert

On 10/29/2011 6:39 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
> High idle indicates vacuum leaks. Try to wiggle the intake as well, as 
> a loose intake can cause problems. As far as the gas gauge, fan, tach 
> issue, pull all the wires off your fuse box, one at a time, and put 
> them back on. One of them is just corroded, and shutting it all down. 
> I had the same issue with our 68, gas gauge and tach would stop 
> working, and within 90 seconds, the car would die. The fuel pump was 
> also in that circuit. I found the loose spade connector on the fuse 
> box, and gave it a slight crimp with some pliers, so it would hold 
> tighter, and so far, knock on wood (hits head) it is working fine.
>
> HTH
> Brad