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Offline Dennispsalm23

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340 engine runs about a minute then cuts off
« on: March 22, 2009 - 09:59:21 PM »
this engine was rebuilt and ran fine. the only problem was a oil leak. after changing out rear main, found out it was the plug behind the cam. while i had engine out i replaced intake.  Got it running in the car today but only runs about a minute then looses power, i am using an  accel 71301 dist. i saw that i forgot to ground a wire of distributor. After grounding it, same problem. any ideas ?




Offline kingtroll

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Re: 340 engine runs about a minute then cuts off
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009 - 10:21:05 PM »
My engine had a similar problem and it was the coil. Test for spark.
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Offline Dennispsalm23

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Re: 340 engine runs about a minute then cuts off
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009 - 10:25:30 PM »
thats what i was thinking. I dont like the accel setup, seems like i have gone through a few coils in its short time.Im trading this dart for a 73 rallye project . so i just want to keep it running

Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: 340 engine runs about a minute then cuts off
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009 - 01:53:56 AM »
could be the pick up coil in the dist as well if it has electronic ign

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