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alibi
New member
Username: alibi
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 07:18 pm: | 
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I bought a 1979 Cat30 with an Atomic 4 engine last August. It kept cutting out after running for about 1/2 hr, then after waiting about an hour or so, it would start with no problems. We replaced the Coil and it was fine for the rest of the season (early October).
Started this season in End April, and up till today, all was well. It did it again, just died and after about 2 hours, it started up perfectly.
Anyone have any suggestions? |
Gonzo Couto-Lain
Member
Username: gonzo
Post Number: 10
Registered: 06-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 08:13 pm: |
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If it is a coil that needs an external resistor (the original type) and doesn't have one, it will overheat. |
Eddie Ross
Senior Member
Username: eddie
Post Number: 265
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 09:45 am: |
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Also be sure that the ignition switch is in the off position when the engine is not running. A coil can heat up to the point of blowing apart if it is on but the engine is not running. |
Eddie Ross
Senior Member
Username: eddie
Post Number: 266
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 09:55 am: |
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I agree that it sounds like a coil symtom but it is possible that the problem is a bad condenser. Condensers are notorious for being bad, brand new, right out of the box. Always be suspicious of new condensers right after replacing them. |
Gonzo Couto-Lain
Member
Username: gonzo
Post Number: 11
Registered: 06-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 11:21 am: |
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A shorting condenser could also cause that. |
alibi
New member
Username: alibi
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 05:07 pm: |
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate your help. |
