Bizarro electrical prob...

Hozer 88GTConv · 12-14-2006, 10:31 AM

Gents,
Car starts okay, then after reaching operating temp idles crappy and starts to back fire through the exhaust. Wants to die. No codes, except thermactor.
Cranks well, it does about 5 turns then stops. Alsmost like it's being interrupted. Red cable from positive batt term to starter relay is hotter than hell.
I have to fiddle with the coil connectors, then pop the top off of my distro, which is mildy corroded, and the car miraculously starts and idles perfectly and drives well.
Then the process repeats itself.
Just going to start with the cheap stuff...cap/rotor, coil, etc...

Thanks

Gearhead999 · 12-16-2006, 08:18 PM

I agree with the start. Wires, rotor, cap and coil. Also, check the coil connections good.

Hope that's all it needs.

tmoss · 12-18-2006, 08:54 AM

next........TFI and pickup coil

Hozer 88GTConv · 12-21-2006, 05:40 PM

New Cap and rotor did it. I'm surprised frankly out much trouble a corroded cap and rotor could cause. Hooking up my wideband tonight!
Cheers

12-14-2006, 10:31 AM	#1
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Bizarro electrical prob... Gents, Car starts okay, then after reaching operating temp idles crappy and starts to back fire through the exhaust. Wants to die. No codes, except thermactor. Cranks well, it does about 5 turns then stops. Alsmost like it's being interrupted. Red cable from positive batt term to starter relay is hotter than hell. I have to fiddle with the coil connectors, then pop the top off of my distro, which is mildy corroded, and the car miraculously starts and idles perfectly and drives well. Then the process repeats itself. Just going to start with the cheap stuff...cap/rotor, coil, etc... Thanks __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

12-16-2006, 08:18 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Bizarro electrical prob... I agree with the start. Wires, rotor, cap and coil. Also, check the coil connections good. Hope that's all it needs. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

12-18-2006, 08:54 AM	#3
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: Bizarro electrical prob... next........TFI and pickup coil __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

12-21-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Re: Bizarro electrical prob... New Cap and rotor did it. I'm surprised frankly out much trouble a corroded cap and rotor could cause. Hooking up my wideband tonight! Cheers __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

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