Potshot
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I took the Bronco out for a morning drive to run an errand and after a couple of miles it started to run rough and eventually it stopped.
After a few minutes I was able to limp the few remaining yards into a parking lot. The fuel filter "seemed" to be burbling plenty of gas through itself (though it never fills the glass tube), so after checking potential electrical connection problems I tried to start it. It would catch on the first try after 5 minutes rest but would quit right away. This happened a few times so I figured now would be a good time to deal with that chipped and nasty coil and its crappy connections.
I swapped it out with one from the Autozone around the corner and sure enough all is well so I finished my errand and went home. Right around the corner from the house it started the whole thing again. Rough running and eventually a motor that won't start.
Now I'm starting to second guess myself. Did I get a bum coil? Is there enough fuel going to the carb? Am I sure? Other than the infrequent shimmy this truck has been a joy to drive, especially with the new front discs.
Motor is a 302 with an Edelbrock (Weber) carb. Electronic ignition. I just don't have the background for troubleshooting engines. Yet. %)
Any advice to help me up would be greatly appreciated.
-R
After a few minutes I was able to limp the few remaining yards into a parking lot. The fuel filter "seemed" to be burbling plenty of gas through itself (though it never fills the glass tube), so after checking potential electrical connection problems I tried to start it. It would catch on the first try after 5 minutes rest but would quit right away. This happened a few times so I figured now would be a good time to deal with that chipped and nasty coil and its crappy connections.
I swapped it out with one from the Autozone around the corner and sure enough all is well so I finished my errand and went home. Right around the corner from the house it started the whole thing again. Rough running and eventually a motor that won't start.
Now I'm starting to second guess myself. Did I get a bum coil? Is there enough fuel going to the carb? Am I sure? Other than the infrequent shimmy this truck has been a joy to drive, especially with the new front discs.
Motor is a 302 with an Edelbrock (Weber) carb. Electronic ignition. I just don't have the background for troubleshooting engines. Yet. %)
Any advice to help me up would be greatly appreciated.
-R