Engine Problems, still...

Harry · 07-15-2001, 08:28 PM

Someone please tell me what's wrong. My engine will crank, try to start, will run extremely rough for half a second, then die with a big cloud of gas/air billowing out of the carb. I just replaced the plugs, and the carb (replaced the Holley with an Edelbrock). I pulled a plug while someone cranked it and it was sparking.

Someone thought it could still be electrical, and suggested I replace the coil and electronic module. Before I do this, does anyone else have any ideas?

Thanks

joe4speed · 07-15-2001, 09:13 PM

Have ya messed with the timing lately?

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Harry · 07-16-2001, 03:12 AM

Nope, sure haven't. Had the same thought, but I haven't touched it.

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Harry · 07-18-2001, 01:03 PM

Just FYI incase anyone else runs into this problem. Finally got my car fixed. Seems a bunch of the wires for the electronic ignition were burnt and bare. Had them all replaced, now my car runs fine. Just something to keep in mind if you car ever acts up.

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07-15-2001, 08:28 PM	#1
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Engine Problems, still... Someone please tell me what's wrong. My engine will crank, try to start, will run extremely rough for half a second, then die with a big cloud of gas/air billowing out of the carb. I just replaced the plugs, and the carb (replaced the Holley with an Edelbrock). I pulled a plug while someone cranked it and it was sparking. Someone thought it could still be electrical, and suggested I replace the coil and electronic module. Before I do this, does anyone else have any ideas? Thanks

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07-15-2001, 09:13 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Have ya messed with the timing lately? ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

07-16-2001, 03:12 AM	#3
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Nope, sure haven't. Had the same thought, but I haven't touched it. ------------------ See my 1985 Mustang GT

07-18-2001, 01:03 PM	#4
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Just FYI incase anyone else runs into this problem. Finally got my car fixed. Seems a bunch of the wires for the electronic ignition were burnt and bare. Had them all replaced, now my car runs fine. Just something to keep in mind if you car ever acts up. ------------------ See my 1985 Mustang GT