Engine Stalling

celticmlk · 02-01-2002, 03:10 PM

I am driving a 1985 Mustang GT. Its a 302 with a 5 speed trans. After replacing my fuel pump I have come across the problem that my car stalls at about 85 miles on the tank. I was thinking that my distributor could shot but I wasnt sure. If anyone has any suggestions It would be greatly helpful.
CelticMLK

PKRWUD · 02-01-2002, 06:52 PM

Need more info.

celticmlk · 02-04-2002, 11:02 AM

Im not really sure what else would you want to know. Im not sure on some of the specs but I can find out.

PKRWUD · 02-06-2002, 01:24 AM

What mods have been done to the engine, how many miles are on it, does this happen at 85 miles repeatedly, or just once?

celticmlk · 02-06-2002, 11:44 AM

The carb was switched from fuel injected to a 4 barrel Holly. It has happened 3 times at 85 miles. The first time I had to push it back to my house, then I let it sit and it started up and ran for a lil bit. The second time it hit 85 miles it stalled and I had to replace the the fuel pump. The third time, I just let it sit for about 45 minutes and it started right up and drove fine. I was thinking that my vaccum lines could have something to do with it. Alot of them are cut and capped. Thanks again for the help.
CelticMLK

PKRWUD · 02-06-2002, 02:49 PM

Actually, it sounds alot like a faulty TFI module (on the side of the distributor). I don't believe it is fuel related.

Take care,
-Chris

02-01-2002, 03:10 PM	#1
celticmlk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	Engine Stalling I am driving a 1985 Mustang GT. Its a 302 with a 5 speed trans. After replacing my fuel pump I have come across the problem that my car stalls at about 85 miles on the tank. I was thinking that my distributor could shot but I wasnt sure. If anyone has any suggestions It would be greatly helpful. CelticMLK

02-01-2002, 06:52 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Need more info. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-04-2002, 11:02 AM	#3
celticmlk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	More Info Im not really sure what else would you want to know. Im not sure on some of the specs but I can find out.

02-06-2002, 01:24 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	What mods have been done to the engine, how many miles are on it, does this happen at 85 miles repeatedly, or just once? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-06-2002, 02:49 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Actually, it sounds alot like a faulty TFI module (on the side of the distributor). I don't believe it is fuel related. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-06-2002, 11:44 AM	#5
celticmlk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	The carb was switched from fuel injected to a 4 barrel Holly. It has happened 3 times at 85 miles. The first time I had to push it back to my house, then I let it sit and it started up and ran for a lil bit. The second time it hit 85 miles it stalled and I had to replace the the fuel pump. The third time, I just let it sit for about 45 minutes and it started right up and drove fine. I was thinking that my vaccum lines could have something to do with it. Alot of them are cut and capped. Thanks again for the help. CelticMLK

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