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MOhillbilly · 10-26-2011, 05:59 PM

Gets hot and the horse power cuts out and motor stalls. Not mine. Lookin to restore it. Is straight other than the HP/ motor issue. Thoughts?

**Shogun** · 10-26-2011, 06:47 PM

So. Do some of you guys remember them when they were new?

**RNR** · 10-26-2011, 06:48 PM

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So. Do some of you guys remember them when they were new?

No but I remember when they were not that old~

lcarus · 10-26-2011, 06:55 PM

Probably gotta get a J weld on that gurder scooter and maybe add some lube to that rear igniter coil.

I don't know shit about cars...

Radar Chief · 10-26-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Bad coil?

Could be, sounds like vapor lock too.
Fuel boils in fuel lines and arives at the carb as a vapor, carb is built to meter fluid so no worky. Move fuel lines as far away from heat sources as possible.

Radar Chief · 10-26-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

Probably gotta get a J weld on that gurder scooter and maybe add some lube to that rear igniter coil.

I don't know shit about cars...

Here, this'll help you brush up on your "baffle them with bullshit" auto lingo.
You're welcome.

Chief Faithful · 10-26-2011, 07:18 PM

Based on the limited information and assuming it runs smooth at start up I would guess distributor cap or coil.

Does it run rough when it does run? When you turn it on then off does it run on or backfire? Sometimes if the carburetor is not tighten down or the gasket is bad (air leak) it will fire up, run rough, the idle with fluctuate then it will die as the engine heats.

Basically, the problem is either with the distributor or the carburetor. When a car sits the coil and plugs can be damaged from condensation. Fuel lines, filter and carburetor will get a varnish build up. Sounds like basic cleanup work will fix it. Of course, if you want to get real negative it could be a cracked head.

MOhillbilly · 10-26-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Faithful

Based on the limited information and assuming it runs smooth at start up I would guess distributor cap or coil.

Does it run rough when it does run? When you turn it on then off does it run on or backfire? Sometimes if the carburetor is not tighten down or the gasket is bad (air leak) it will fire up, run rough, the idle with fluctuate then it will die as the engine heats.

Starts and runs with no issues til approx. 30-1 hr of work.

Chief Faithful · 10-26-2011, 07:30 PM

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Starts and runs with no issues til approx. 30-1 hr of work.

Not good, sounds like a cracked head. If it was a distributor or carburetor issue it would cut out in minutes and be much more dramatic. A problem with the head will let you drive the car around town like everything is fine until it gets too hot, usually 30 minutes to an hour. I suspect you have an engine that needs a new head.

Just the opinion of a weekend mechanic that had to rebuild the head of a mustang this year. Same exact symptoms.

**SAUTO** · 10-26-2011, 07:38 PM

If it's not overheating it's not the head.

Vapor lock or fire. Easy to check...when it dies have x factor stick his tongue where the coil wire goes...
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**Gonzo** · 10-26-2011, 07:42 PM

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If it's not overheating it's not the head.

Vapor lock or fire. Easy to check...when it dies have x factor stick his tongue where the coil wire goes...
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MOhillbilly · 10-26-2011, 08:07 PM

I'm gettin it then. Gonna get her sparking and break her in half. Learned to drive on the N series. And with two I can have tractor races. Easy transfer over to hei?

Radar Chief · 10-27-2011, 03:55 PM

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Vapor lock or fire. Easy to check...when it dies have x factor stick his tongue where the coil wire goes...
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Nice touch.

Radar Chief · 10-27-2011, 03:59 PM

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I'm gettin it then. Gonna get her sparking and break her in half. Learned to drive on the N series. And with two I can have tractor races. Easy transfer over to hei?

Just get a CDI box, like an MSD, and use the stock points to trigger it.
Because you’re taking the current handling load off the points they’ll last nearly forever and you don’t worry about dwell because the CDI box will be controlling that electronically. This setup is sufficient if you’re not going to go spinning a bunch of R’s. I’ve you’re planning to twist it better than about 5K points will bounce, scatter spark, and you’d need an electronic dizzy for triggering.

LiveSteam · 10-27-2011, 04:10 PM

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Chief Faithful Predicting Chiefs Victory Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9966500	Based on the limited information and assuming it runs smooth at start up I would guess distributor cap or coil. Does it run rough when it does run? When you turn it on then off does it run on or backfire? Sometimes if the carburetor is not tighten down or the gasket is bad (air leak) it will fire up, run rough, the idle with fluctuate then it will die as the engine heats. Basically, the problem is either with the distributor or the carburetor. When a car sits the coil and plugs can be damaged from condensation. Fuel lines, filter and carburetor will get a varnish build up. Sounds like basic cleanup work will fix it. Of course, if you want to get real negative it could be a cracked head. Last edited by Chief Faithful; 10-26-2011 at 07:24 PM..
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