Re: 1937 115 coupe died on me tonight

Posted by Ernie Vitucci On 2017/7/23 10:51:26

Good Morning Sanford...I have run into problems like this with old cars and several times the answer was a Condenser and a few times a coil.

Both of these items tend to work when stone cold, and then fail as they become hot...when they are at the end of their useful life.

Two years sitting, with a six volt machine, could well be part of the problem. Also, how old are the plugs? When were they last checked/cleaned/ gapped/ plug wire tips cleaned where they go into the distributor cap and to the top of the plugs? Check your battery cables for clean and tight on both ends.


Finally check the condition of the inside of the distributor cap, rotor and points for rust and grunge. Maybe a little holly water on the radiator? Good luck with the old girl. Ernie