I had my 58 hawk tuned recently and it was running great. I also added rebuilt 4br. carb for the 289. My last job was having the entire wiring harness replaced,now the problem. In the past few weeks on a several occassions while driving the engine just shut off. No noise,no shaking just quit like you turned off the key. Wonder is it timing ,electrical, or fuel? Will be going to the mechanic but would like to have an idea of whats wrong before then . Thanks
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Check if the ignition wires on #5 and #7 are not routed together.
#1and #5 would be under one clip and#3 and #7 should be under the other clip.
This prevent cross firing between #5 and#7 cylinders which can stop the engine especially when idling.
Robert Kapteyn
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Need more info: Does it die at idle, or higher RPM, such as when underway. Doe it restart immediately, in a few minutes, or do you need to call for a tow? When restarted, does it crank for awhile, or fire right up? How about when normally starting it up, for the first time? When it restarts, does it produce black or blue smoke?
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When it quits....
Put your hand on the body of the coil.
If it is too hot for you to hold your hand there, it is a bad coil.
What is your voltage to the coil?HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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My first guess would be a power interruption to the gin coil of a problem in the distributor/ points???? You are describing an instant failure of the entire engine like it was shut off ????
The new harness is a prime suspect as I see it.
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OK, a little slow here, exactly when do you notice it isn't running anymore. Coming to a stop or when driving under constant throttle pressure? if you had an electronic test light{ thats one that doesn't draw current but only indicates the presence of voltage or a VOM you could attach it to the power side of the coil to see if it is still hot when it dies. The process of elimination can be helpful.
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Bob Mulhern;
As others have said I would suspect a electrical problem due to the newly installed wiring harness. It could be as simple as a loose connection.
The engine shutting down as you let off the gas lends more credence to it being an electrical problem. The engine moves a little from its running position as you let off the gas. When the engine stops does it start right back up or?
Ron
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My bet is the electronic ignition installed by a PO. Runs great, engine dies, restarts fine runs fine, engine stops. You didn't indicate whether a conversion module in the original (Pertronix etc) or a complete distributor( with Chrysler internals). If a Pertronix, reinstall points and condenser and wire coil back to factory wiring. Goes away-module bad-very common.
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Originally posted by 55coupe View PostWhile on this subject of running #5 and #7 wires together. I can understand that 40-60 years ago but modern wires should not have the same interference problems can they?
It is induction , just like windings in a transformer induce current in the secondary coil by induction.
No physical connection and no sparks jumping over.
Google it.
Robert Kapteyn
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