[DeTomaso] Engine dies

[Will Kooiman]

I doubt it would be plug wires.  They would cause a miss, not a complete
shutdown.

I doubt it would be the Unilite module.  I had 2 go out.  They didn't come
back.  I'm running a Pertronix in a Mallory distributor right now.  It works
great.

My bet is the coil or the MSD.  Maybe it is overheating.  You could wire up
a cheapo coil, and see what happens.  If that doesn't work, remove your MSD
(if you have one).

Let us know what you find.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Garth Rodericks
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 7:58 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Engine dies

I need a little help from the collective expertise on this list diagnosing
why my engine mysteriously stops running.
   
  The problem first occured about 2-3 days ago. 
  I started the car and began down my street, but the engine just died as I
let out the clutch 
  as if the key had been turned off. However the key was still on and all
systems had power. I 
  merely turned off the ignition switch and restarted the car and continued
on my way. It did 
  this several times over the last 2-3 days, sometimes dying while idling
(also as if the key 
  had been turned off). Each time I would restart the car and continue on my
way.
   
  Today it wouldn't restart; just cranked over and over. All electrical
connections are tight and 
  secure, but no spark. After about 10 minutes it started. Then while
driving home on the 
  freeway it seemed to lose power for a second then had a loud "BANG" from
under the car as 
  if unspent gas was discharged to the mufflers then exploded and the car
continued to run. It 
  did this twice.
   
  So, what is the collective wisdom of the list?  Where should I start?
Whats the most likely 
  culprit?  My 1year old MSD Blaster 2 coil?  My Mallory Unilite optical
module? My 2 year 
  old MSD ignition wires?  Any and all suggestions welcome.
   
  Thanks!
  Garth

       
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