Re: Odd Problem

Hello,

The best and fastest way to trouble shoot is simply start replacing parts in the ignition system. If you have the parts shotgun it, do the box, distributor, coil and ballast resistor. This may seem drastic but it will eliminate everything except your wiring in one shot. If this fixes the problem swap one part at a time back in until the problem is found. This is my choice because it splits the problem into two parts, new wiring and ignition components.

I had one of the very first billet Pertronix distributors in my 63 SF. It never shutdown on me but had issues. I switched back to a standard points distributor, coil and ballast resistor to confirm it was the issue. Pertronix replaced the unit but on trips I still have a box in the trunk with a standard distributor, coil, ballast resistor and timing light. I could make the swap along the side of the road if needed.

Good Luck, I hate intermittent problems, I like to see a part broken and burnt so I know what to replace.

Dennis C.

On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:07:29 AM UTC-7, Paul L. http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-le wrote:

I've developed a problem after rewiring my engine compartment. The engine will just shut off while driving. No sputtering or anything it just shuts off like someone threw a switch. It will not restart while in motion but as soon as I pull to a stop it will start right up. It happened at 5 mph, 35 mph, and 60 mph. It has happened after driving 2 blocks, 5 miles, and 10 miles. When rewiring I soldered every connection and I eliminated the ammeter. I had driven it several times for up to an hour and never had a problem. And now it has happened the last 3 times I drove it. The last time it happened after driving 10 miles, but then I drove it an additional 30 miles with no problem. I'm running an orange box and an Accel coil.
When eliminating the ammeter the 10 ga. red wire that ran to the ammeter was relocated to the starter relay. A second 10 ga. wire was run from the starter relay to the black 10 ga. wire under the dash that had run to the ammeter as it supplies power to the dash. Just wondering if I have too much power running to the starter relay. I'm still running a stock alternator.
Any ideas?

Paul L.