NEED OUT OF THe BOX THINKERS!

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Chupee

So here it goes,

Aurora cobra has an intermittent issue that seems to appear after about 40 min driving where it shuts off and will not start! It may start for a second but dies immediately. Usually in 1 hour or so it will start up and run for a bit before it dies again,

Galpin Auto in La had the car for 1 week, It never did it.

Mike McClusky had it for several days and changed out fuel pump removed fuel filter and ran new hoses as we THOUGHT it may be a vapor lock issue But it just did it again 2 times. Stranded on the side of the, for an hour, got it started again but died in 1/2 mile so the tow trunk was summoned.

Quite puzzling but it is clear that time cures the issue so heat maybe a real factor.
All thoughts welcome.

thx alot

1: Does temperature and humidity play a role in the issue?
a: If yes, is there a heat shield between the carb and the intake (1/8" is all that is needed)?
b: If no, has the pickup sock in the fuel tank, or the fuel tank itself been cleaned out?
2: What type of ignition setup does your car have (IE: is there a round, oblong coil under the hood, or a MSD style box in the engine compartment)?
a: Round/oblong coil, replace, simple, easy, inexpensive, and a do it yourself type of job. CLICK HERE for picture
b: MSD style, what is the manufacturer and part number CLICK HERE for picture
3: Sticking with an ignition issue, and the type of ignition, do you have a Ford Duraspark box in the engine compartment (CLICK HERE for picture).

A picture of your setup and/or engine compartment will go a long way to further assisting you in wringing out the bugs.

Bill S.