[FC] Now what?

[Bill Chellis]

Hi Steve:

A similar problem was resolved recently on my RS after we found a  
loose connection in the
harness connector at the ignition switch and one in the connection  
between the main and
rear harness in the engine compartment. Cleaned up and re-crimped the  
faulty connectors and
the problem has not re-occurred.

Bill Chellis


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> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 04:21:45 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Steve Turner <imakarknut at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [FC] Now what?
> To: Corvanatics <corvanatics at corvair.org>
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> Hi gang;? Yesterday I took the '61 Rampside out for a spin of about  
> 12 miles
> each way.? After about 6 miles the truck 'shut down', meaning the  
> car lost power
> and the idiot lights came on.? It wouldn't accelerate even when I  
> down shifted.?
> Then after slowing from 50 to around 30 mph it restarted and off I  
> went, only to
> repeat this pattern often in the next 6 miles.? Finally, it  
> straightened out and
> I drove the last 1 mile with no symptoms.? Once at the destination,  
> I looked
> into the engine and checked the battery.??The negative battery cable  
> seemed to
> be loose so I tightened it before allowing the engine to cool down  
> before
> heading back home the same 12 miles.? Again, after about 6 miles the  
> process
> returned.? Each time the engine quit completely, I was able to  
> simple turn the
> ignition key and it would restart with no problem.? Again, the last  
> 1 mile I
> drove along with no problems.? I'm thinking of a faulty fuel pump  
> but before
> switching it out I thought I would check with you experts.? What am  
> I missing??
> Steve? Thanks for the help!??
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