[FC] Now what?

[kjklemm@hotmail.com]

Do you have an electronic ignition? I had a pertronics unit do a similar thing prior to failing. If you have an old set of points to test , you can rule it out. Otherwise check coil conections.
Keith

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From: "Steve Turner" <imakarknut at yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 4:21 am
Subject: [FC] Now what?
To: "Corvanatics" <corvanatics at corvair.org>

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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