Mark,
Fuel issues usually develop over time and I would lead to the ignition
investigation. Since the issue happened suddenly and the car seems to be
missing badly diagnostics need to be done to rule out components. I would
start with ignition and specifically the coil as they either work or do not
and it could be that it just gave up the ghost. Check for the strength of
spark first as it is easy to do. Just hold the wire away from a grounded
bolt and check to see the intensity. It should be bright and crisp. Secondly
I would go to the points, condenser and ballast resistor then to the plug
wires. Then check to insure that the choke did not accidentally close. Then
start to diagnose the fuel system and consider new filters and check fuel
pressure. My factory style pump gives me about 2.5 - 3.0 pounds of pressure.
If things do not resolve them selves it could be a jumped timing chain (gosh
I hope not) or the distributor advance plate could have moved internally due
to wear.
I hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Tim Ronak
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Akzo Nobel Coatings
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