66 big block electrical problem
#1
66 big block electrical problem
Trying to help my brother in law who has a 66 big block. At first the problem was the car was surging between 2000 and 3000 rpms-found that the condenser wires were not connected properly. Second problem is that the car will all of a sudden just quite while running. Don't believe it to be a fuel problem since we have addressed all parts of the fuel system and the engine dies suddenly as if there is no longer spark. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#2
Having spent ten years working on a friend's '66 big block, I can tell you that it's a touth slog. Best advice I can offer is to check all of the grounds first. Then check the rest of the connections in the ignition circuitry. Probably should get a factory service manual. Good luck.
BTW, is it a transistor ignition? If so, that is the most likely suspect.
BTW, is it a transistor ignition? If so, that is the most likely suspect.
Last edited by 73shark; 11-04-2013 at 08:56 AM.
#5
When it dies suddenly, verify that there is fuel in the bowl. You can do this by seeing if the accelerator pump squirts.
Since it's been rewired for a non-transistor distributor, I'd check all of the wiring including grounds.
Since it's been rewired for a non-transistor distributor, I'd check all of the wiring including grounds.
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