[DeTomaso] 73L dying

[Konrad.Szwab at AlconLabs.com]

 I went to Autozone and got 8 Motorcraft SP-450 / ASF42C as I saw in a
previous post here plus a fuel filter. Not without annoyance since all I
get from saleswomen in car parts stores is "I do not know" or "I am not
a mechanic" until I manage to fight my way to the computer screen and
see the classifications they looked at with the eyes glazed over.

But I should not vent my anger on ignorant sales droids.

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
On Behalf Of Konrad.Szwab at AlconLabs.com
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:52 AM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] 73L dying


Well, I guess happiness does not last.

After resolving the overheating issue due to the wrong thermostat
(thanks guys for the helpful info) and passing inspection Friday, an old
intermittent problem reared its head today again.

The car started this morning fairly easily, ran for a few hundred feet,
then started running rough and on pushing the gas pedal died. Would
crank, but not start, probably flooded.

I have these dim memories that it would do this if I start it and drove
away without letting it warm up, but could be just self blaming for
whatever mechanical fault there is.

Could it be bad spark plugs ? Probably they have not been changed in
about 8 years.

So:

- what could be the issue ? I bet when I get home the car would start
right up.

- if spark plugs, what spark plugs would be recommended for a stock 73 L
? I would prefer something available from AutoZone or a local parts
supplier, maybe I will just drive there and check what they would have
for a 72 Mustang, the alter ego.

- how difficult are the spark plugs to replace ? On my 87 TransAm they
are a pain, on a Maserati Biturbo they are easy.

- any traps I should watch for ?

Thanks ! 


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