Dennis F. Kimberlin wrote:
> Once more I climb the mountain, prostrate myself before the sages and
> ask for your help. My SPIT was running GREAAAAT! Put new a air
> filter
> on (K+N) and it made a difference (probably just all that chrome).
> Handling greatly improved with new poly bushings on the front
> stabilizer
> bar, new tie rod ends, etc. (Now I know why the SPIT was a class
> champion in SCCA competition for so long.) Other than cleaning up
> electrical connections, this is all I've done lately.
> However, now have developed a cutting out situation where, no matter
> the
> speed, the engine will unexpectedly shut down briefly and then start
> back up, with a resultant backfire due to unburnt gas. It will run
> fine
> for awhile and then shut down again. No consistency to when it
> happens,
> any gear, any speed although usually not at idle and not repetitive,
> i.e. over and over. I have noticed the tach immediately returns to
> "0"
> when it happens. (Electrical problem?) No strange sounds or smells.
> The car has an electric fuel pump and a reasonably new fuel filter.
> This may be the culprit also, but not sure.
> One of my resource books notes that if a condensor goes bad, the
> engine
> will begin to misfire or run poorly.
> Have never experienced this latest quirk before.
> Anyone have an idea(s)?
> Thanks.
> Dennis
> 75 SPIT
> Omaha, NE
To: Dennis
I have a similar problem with my 76 spitfire, my tach, turn signals and
overdrive will go off. I know there is a electrical short under the
dash. If jiggle the wires it all comes back. Just need to look at the
wiring diagram and find a common point. FWIW
Dave Simpson
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