RE: [SPAM] RE: IML: 80s EFI timed stalling

["TomChoice" <tcsibor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You have to take into account that my 440 problem was on a carbed engine,
but symptoms sure sound the same. Take a VOM (volt ohm meter) with you and
the next time it happens, take a resistance reading on the 2 wires coming
from the pick up. Make sure the ignition is turned OFF before you do this.

After that, with the ignition turned on, take a voltage reading both at the
positive and negative side of the coil. If you have a test light, hook it up
between the positive side of the coil and ground and see if you have voltage
there while cranking.

The other thing to check, and this is a long shot is that there is no short
or loose wires coming from the ignition switch itself.

Just thinking out loud here.
Tom



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rob P
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:28 AM
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Subject: [SPAM] RE: IML: 80s EFI timed stalling


That it happened on a 440 makes me feel a little better.  At least it's
probably not an EFI problem.  I know Rolland Westra and somebody else solved
the same problem, but I can't find out.  They theorized that it had to do
with the transition from open loop to closed loop.  It does seem to happen
before the computer mileage improves.   Happened again. Belt Parkway this
time.  Seems to only happen when coasting rather than when on the gas.

>From: "TomChoice" <tcsibor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: IML: 80s EFI timed stalling
>Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:47:50 -0700
>
>I had a very similar problem with my '75 Dodge 440. It finally stopped when
>I swapped out the distributor. Since the pick-up was almost $20.00 and the
>complete rebuilt Distributor was $40.00 I went with the whole assembly. I
>still don't really know why this happened. Every time it did and I checked
>the resistance on the pick-up it was fine, as were the other electronics.
>Go figure?
>
>Tom
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rob P
>Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:23 PM
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [SPAM] IML: 80s EFI timed stalling
>
>
>I put a new Mopar mini-starter in my '82 and it now starts every time.
>Knock
>wood.  It does seem to crank slightly long which may have contributed to
>the
>demise of the prior starter and the missing tooth on the flywheel.  Before
>I
>parked it to do the starter, I began having a problem where the car would
>stall after 5-10 minutes and not re-start.  The car stalls like you flipped
>a switch.  After a short wait of an additional 5 minutes or so, it will
>usually re-start and run fine for the rest of the day.  I seem to remember
>this problem cropping up with one or two 80s Imperials - Rolland? - but I
>don't remember seeing the solution and haven't been able to find the
>solution in the archives.  Help, please! Dick B., Bob, anybody?
>
>It seems to be ignition because the fuel drizzle trick does not help and
>one
>time I pulled a plug wire and wasn't getting spark, but it's so
>intermittent
>it's hard to be sure.  I plan to have the distributor pick-up changed and
>I'm crossing my fingers that is it.
>
>It happened to me in the evening rush hour in the left lane of the Van
>Wyck.
>If you've ever been on the Van Wyck, you know why I don't want to relive
>the
>moment.
>
>Thanks again everybody,
>Rob
>
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