UPDATE: 1/22/09
I discovered it was not the coil but the accelerator pump spring.
I attribute this discovery to the gentlemen who posted their help.
Read on to see how it was discussed and repaired below:
Hi Forum Members,
I just signed up and I'm looking forward to being a member here.
Second owner (family)of 62 GT Hawk, my strong engine (100K) is experiencing intermittent engine power problem. I replaced plugs, wires, cap, rotor and points but not the coil 3 years ago. Coil is old ( at least 18 years). Replaced the in line universal electrical fuel pump as it died yesterday 1/10/09.
After replacing the fuel pump, the car just by coincidence, would not start due to no spark seen during cap tests. When I tried it again later, it started.
My car idles fine, runs fine then suddenly loses power when increasing speed BUT not every time. Some trips around town the car runs fine.
Pressing down on gas peddle allows me to drive but engine "dogs" until I can find a place to park it. 10 minutes later or more, she runs fine.
1. Are these classic "the ignition coil is going out" symptoms?
2. If not, what might this be that is happening?
3. I've got a slow electrical drain going on that I need to locate. What are the odds this is the problem until I can have the electrical checked out?
4. Need further data to make a guestimate?
5. I don't think it's the lose nut between the seat and the steering wheel this time.
Thanks for your experience and advice!
"Help needed with one lose nut between the driver's seat and the wheel... Thanks"
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