This is how bad coils act they break down when they heat up , They cool down
and will work again. Eventually they will just give out. Carl E.
-----Original Message-----
From: CMLove <cmlove@hiwaay.net>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 6:24 PM
Subject: No spark under the hood!
>Listers;
>
>The next problem that just cropped up is with the '74 midget spark, I
>think. I just need to talk and get some thoughts from others if you
>don't mind. This list has no problem speaking their mind, do they? Ha!
>Ha!
>
>The '74 runs really well most of the time, but during the last few weeks
>it has died on three occasions without any warning. While driving the
>engine just stops firing and after playing with the car for 20 or 30
>minutes and not really changing anything, it starts back up as if
>nothing is wrong and purrs like a kitten. Runs for maybe a day or so
>and does the same thing again. Same result....
>
>After some thought I don't think it is the fuel system. I think it is
>in the electricals. I am thinking that it might be a bad coil. Maybe
>after getting hot, it quits working and then cools down and starts
>again. Any thoughts about how to proceed?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Monty
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