Re: IML: Coil Update

[Roger Crabtree <rcrab_shish@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi gang,

My 55 acts like this when it is first pulled out of storage in the spring.  It seems to be the fuel metering rods in the carburetor.  I am lucky for the fact the filter housing on top of the carburetor has a removable cap.  Some Seafoam mixed with Marvel Mystery Oil down this and a drive on the highway seems to clear it up.  I also throw some in the tank.  I know it helps it because the problem stops right away.  Maybe it will work for you.  Just a suggestion and it is cheap to try.  I was talking to an old farmer buddy and he parks his in the winter after mixing in 2 cycle oil.  He said it don't take much and he never has problems in the spring with the fuel.  I have not tried it yet but I think I will. 

RC Billings, Montanaaaaaaa

randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote:

Throwing parts at it isn't the best or right way to fix anything.

However, throwing a coil at it after all the other stuff you did is
hardly going to make that much difference. If there is a chance it
would work, why not? Without being there, I can't say anything for
sure, but I don't think your coil is causing the problem. A loose
rotor, bad distributor cap, failing electronic ignition, partially
clogged fuel line, miniscule air leak in the fuel flex line down by the
pump, ruptured fuel pump diaphragm, etc can all cause similar symptoms.
Just because the car only has 30,000 miles doesn't mean that any of
these things can be ruled out. A 40 year old car is going to have
problems, some of them from lack of use.

Keep at it, you will find the trouble.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Coil Update

The timing is solid. Remember, this engine has 30k on it. I had the
intake off and saw down into the engine...clean as a whistle. Good
compression. This is why I'm so perplexed. I feel like an idiot because
I'm throwing parts at it.(and running out of things to replace.
Chris
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Cc: "Chris Strohmeyer"
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Coil Update

> ---- Chris Strohmeyer wrote:
>> Thx Tom, yes I replaced the entire distributor with cap and wires
and >> plugs. I'm considering jumping off a bridge. (and taking the car
with me)
>> Chris
>> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: tom higgins
>> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:00 PM
>> Subject: Re: IML: Coil Update
>> It could also be the timing chain is wearing out. They will cause
the >> timing mark to jump around.
>>
>> Did you say you had replaced the entire distributor, shaft and all,
or >> just the cap and wires and points? I had similar symptoms on a 71
LTD >> and it turned out to be worn springs and weights in the
distributor that >> left it "floating" too much. Under load, it was
"pushed" up against the >> stops and ran smooth. I thought I saw an
earlier post about this where >> you said the timing light image was
not steady; this would further >> suggest something loose in the
distributor. --Tom 63 Custom
>>
>> Chris Strohmeyer wrote:
>> I replaced the coil this afternoon because it appeared to be seeping
>> oil. To
>> no avail, no real difference except it seems to idle terrible but >>
cruise
>> smoothly. The next "only" thing left would be water in the gas tank.
>> This
>> car sat for a year at a time before it was run briefly for a period
>> of
>> several years.
>> Would this be a likelyhood?
>> Thx,
>> Chris Strohmeyer
>> 67 Imperial Convertible
>>
>>
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