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Re: very sad 440-6 #254082
03/15/09 03:35 PM
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Bad coil?
If you don't know a whole lot about tuning/fixing motors I agree on getting someone to give you a hand in fixing it in person to go over it. It might save some $$$ and headache.

Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: 440newport] #254083
03/15/09 04:24 PM
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I agree but I just talked to Summit Racing and they said get the car running and start feeling different ignition parts for getting hot. The second I touched the plug on the modual on the fire wall the car quit. I restarted the car and wiggled the plug lightly again and the car quit. Still under warrantee and they are sending me a new assembly, I am hoping that is the problem, what do you think.

Re: very sad 440-6 #254084
03/15/09 04:35 PM
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Is the module grounded good witha bare metal surface?

Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: stumpy] #254085
03/15/09 04:36 PM
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yes made sure and double checked, I think it is with the three terminals that the plug plugs into

Re: very sad 440-6 #254086
03/15/09 04:45 PM
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Right when it dies pull the coil wire and ram a screw driver in it,leave a small gap to ground,then turn it over to see if it has spark.

Mitch

Re: very sad 440-6 #254087
03/15/09 05:24 PM
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If the backfire out the back is like a shotgun blast, you might want to replace the ballast and also check for proper resistance for your system.
Jim

Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: 1fastrunner] #254088
03/15/09 05:40 PM
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it does and I am going to replace the balaster, modual, and distributor. Summit Racing was kind enough to send all new parts tomorrow. I am really thinking this is the problem

Re: very sad 440-6 #254089
03/15/09 06:20 PM
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lets see,you live in wisconsin,car sat all winter .I would say you frooze the bat. or your alt.is not charging. I know that when a msd system gets below 9 or 10 volts they quit working.

Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: 540DUSTER] #254090
03/15/09 08:30 PM
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Its a posibility that the floats geting stuck in the carb from sitting all winter, I live in Wisconsin I start my car once evey time its gets to 40 or more also I disconnect the battery now and it doesnt lose charge as much,try tapping te float bowl or checking them.Goodluck

Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: dodger1] #254091
03/15/09 09:02 PM
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I really think it is the ignition modual on the firewall at this point. I have checked the fuel level so many times and each time it is right where it should be.

Re: very sad 440-6 #254092
03/15/09 09:39 PM
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Try this.. after car is hot and then stalls, plug a spark plug and ground the tip on the body. Crank it over and see if you have spark. No spark means you can eliminate the fuel system and problem is in the electrical/ignition.
For an electrical issue, try this...after running for a little while, take the negative battery cable off while engine is running. If car stalls immediately, have your alternator looked at.
What is the volts in the battery after it stalls? If not over 12 then alternator is prob. bad too

If peeps already mentioned these, forgive my remittance.

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Re: very sad 440-6 [Re: roadrunninMark] #254093
03/15/09 10:38 PM
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in the future, i would update to the chrome ign. module and an epoxy filled coil (msd 8222). and the next time you have it running check voltage at the battery (13.5 - 14.5)

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