Re: Stalling Problem

Posted by HH56 On 2014/1/19 12:51:59

It could be a fuel issue except that doesn't fuel problems usually kind of make the engine sputter a bit instead of abruptly quitting.

If you have an OD, just for grins temporarily disconnect the lead which grounds the ignition. With an R9 it can be done at terminal 2 of the relay box but better yet would be the second wire either at the coil terminal or the distributor terminal. There have been some intermittent problems with OD circuitry and relays or contacts hanging which can do exactly as you describe.

There have also been some ignition switches which fail in a similar manner. The coil is supplied by it's own contact in the switch. Both the contact opening when warm or the wire in the armored cable momentarily shorting have been known to cause intermittent issues.

If the car still has the original or even an old coil, those are fairly well documented for some abrupt failures when warm and then all will appear well when cool again.