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Posted by: mepstein May 4 2015, 08:26 PM

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Posted by: 76-914 May 4 2015, 09:10 PM

What happened? Post your pic in the thread. Here it is http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=175444&hl=

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 4 2015, 09:10 PM

Oh no! All right spill the story already.

Posted by: mepstein May 5 2015, 05:31 AM

2 miles from my house, on my way to work, the engine cuts out. I was accelerating in third at about 3K and it just stalled. Coasted to a stop and it wouldn't start again. Motor turns over but doesn't fire. Towed it to my local mechanic and put it into an unused garage. I didn't trust the tow driver to be able to navigate up my driveway backwards and drop it in the garage. My local guy can but this guy - no. I will stop by this week and see what's up. I didn't see anything obvious while i was waiting for the tow and there is gas in the tank. Saving grace is my insurance covers the tow.

After driving 200+ miles at hershey without a hiccup, I was surprised.

Posted by: DirtyCossack May 5 2015, 08:14 AM

I bet it's something dumb like a wire coming unplugged that will make you laugh when you find it.

Posted by: flipb May 5 2015, 11:51 AM

QUOTE(DirtyCossack @ May 5 2015, 10:14 AM)

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 5 2015, 11:56 AM

Yeah, somehting electrical.
Either the fule pump wire came off, or the condenser wire, or a fuse, or somehting of that ilk.

Zach

Posted by: Java2570 May 5 2015, 12:01 PM

I had this very issue happen to me when I took a corner quickly....it just stopped running. Luckily, I got it restarted and got back home with no further incident. However, the next day...it happened again and I couldn't get it restarted. I was too dumb to realize that the fuel pump wasn't cycling when I turned the key and that the fuse came unseated on the relay board. I had my brother help me push the car 1/2 mile back to my house. At that point, I thought of the fuse and checked the relay board. After reseating the fuse, I was able to start the car and drive into my garage! Man, did I feel like an idiot!!

Posted by: mepstein May 5 2015, 12:03 PM

I do hear the pump cycle for a second or 2 when I turn the key.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan May 5 2015, 12:19 PM

If fuel pump is cycling, then that should be a sign that it's *probably* okay. They usually either work, or do not.

Next try looking for spark while having someone turn it over. Take a plug wire off and hold it close to the case or something metal. See if you have any spark. If not, pull the dizzy cap off. I've seen caps suddenly vibrate off as well as rotor buttons.

Posted by: mepstein May 5 2015, 12:44 PM

I will try to get to it this weekend. Thanks guys!

Posted by: 9won4 May 5 2015, 02:00 PM

Here's one. If ever broken down in Vegas, this tow company was awesome...hope I won't need them again...but I'm sure I will.

Posted by: somd914 May 5 2015, 03:00 PM

D-Jet? If so, check CHT wire - mine broke, engine bucked and that was it. Attempting to re-start, had spark, but it was so rich there was no sign of ignition.

Posted by: jeffdon May 5 2015, 03:22 PM

Busted Crankshaft, July 2014.

Posted by: Chris H. May 5 2015, 08:17 PM

Well, at least it happened close to home and not during the Hershey trip. No bad noises = probably something simple. Should be fixed up good in no time.

Speaking of bad noises...busted crankshaft? I bet that was some racket...