[DML] Re: Loss of Power: Finally fixed?

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again now: 9 out of 10 vehicle
running problems are electrical. People love to tear into a fuel
system whenever something goes wrong (and yes, there CAN be fuel
supply problems, especially with the DeLo in tank pickup), but since
it's so easy and inexpensive to check the electricals, why not start
there? Even CIS and Lambda malfunctions can have an electrical basis
(microswitches, O2 sensor, etc). The only time I ever had to push my
DeLo to the side of the road was an electrical problem with the fuel
pump (lost ground -- inertia switch bypassed by PO).

Glad to hear you're ready for Mid Atlantic now. Say "Hi" to everyone
for me, and tell them I'll see them in Pigeon Forge (in a Lincoln if
nothing else).

My latest victim -- er, clutch disc -- was just delivered as I typed
this message...

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote:
> Ugh...it's always something stupid.
> 
> I have replaced the primary distributor wire. The one that goes to 
> the coil. That was the problem. Apparently it was faulty.
> 
> I've driven the car all afternoon yesterday, to and from work today 
> and nary a sputter and smooth power. That's several more trips than 
> all my test drives from earlier attempts so I'm pretty sure I got it 
> this time. I wanted to wait until I had some miles on it before I 
> made another false announcement.
> 
> The problem is, I had to cobble it together from scrap wire so I'll 
> probably just replace the entire set with something higher quality.
> 
> It's amazing how much easier yet, that it starts even on top of the 
> new coil. Just in time for the Spring Social too. I didn't want to 
> limp in to the parking lot sputtering like a derelict. I've spent the 
> afternoon washing, blending, polishing and detailing.
> 
> Tomorrow, I'll be all over the engine compartment like a bad rash 
> with a can of "Engine Brite" and an electric toothbrush.
> 
> Thanks for all the help,
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335




To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
     dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/