Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Starting trouble help needed.

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

JOhn,

 Next I would go to the fuel pump. Then to the ignition... Cap rotor wires, points etc. Could be either .....I would tend to lean towards the ignition though. If you get no where, try pulling the distributor and check the gear.

 Davis

John W Rosa <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I was taking my Hornet for a ride the other day and had to 
> tow it home because of a starting problem I haven't 
> encountered before. Read on if you think you can help figure 
> out the issue.
>
> The car started up fine when cold, with it's usual tendency 
> to stall 'til a minute or two has passed. Toying with the 
> pedal is enough to keep her running those first couple of 
> minutes.
>
> I drove it for about 10 minutes when I stopped at a store to 
> grab a drink. When I came out, the car cranked, but did not 
> fire up. It did fire somewhat, but only as long as the key 
> remained in the start position, meaning the starter was still 
> engaging. But as soon as allowed to return to the 'run' 
> position, the car stalled.
>
> I popped off the air cleaner lid, and closed the choke. Now it 
> would only crank with no sign of firing.
>
> Propping the choke
>  open again meant it would again fire as long 
> as the starter was engaged.
>
> A bit of starter fluid spray was no help.
>
> After it was towed home, I swapped the fuel filter, plugs, 
> points and condenser, but the issue remains unchanged.
>
> Any ideas where to go next?
>
> John
>
>
>
> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> 
> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease?
> Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts!
> http://us.click.yahoo.com/0xaSZB/UOnJAA/Y3ZIAA/YtqqlB/TM
> --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> 
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaadAssGremlins/
>
> <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> BaadAssGremlins-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject
>  to:
> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

---

Yahoo! Groups Links

• To visit your group on the web, go to:
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaadAssGremlins/
   
• To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
  BaadAssGremlins-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
   
• Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.