Quick starting question..

buddiiee · January 3rd, 2007, 02:53 AM

A buddy of my buddy, has a 455 olds thrown into his 70 cutlass. He says it starts up, but after getting about 5 minutes down the road, it dead quits. Like immediately. Instant shutoff, as if he just yanked the key. He claims it to be electrical. Im leaning more torwards fuel but... Could it be heat, that builds after some driving time, making something electrical not work? I dont know, but soon I will get to drive it to diagnose the problem a little more. Anything I should be looking for specifically? Thanks in advance.

Oldsguy · January 3rd, 2007, 05:39 AM

How long since a tune up on it? Eliminate the basics first.

texasred · January 3rd, 2007, 07:30 AM

First things first...Dan's right. Don't forget the fuel filters.

Then more info, please.
Points or HEI?
Restart immediately?

C.J.

2blu442 · January 3rd, 2007, 09:23 AM

I agree with the other guys, start with the most simple first and hope you find it soon! Several years ago I had a Cutlass with the point setup and the coil was going bad. It worked when the coil was cold, but when it warmed up it died. The old style coils are cheap, so that may be something to try. John

buddiiee · January 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM

i will check it out.

January 3rd, 2007, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
buddiiee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Posts: 9	Quick starting question.. A buddy of my buddy, has a 455 olds thrown into his 70 cutlass. He says it starts up, but after getting about 5 minutes down the road, it dead quits. Like immediately. Instant shutoff, as if he just yanked the key. He claims it to be electrical. Im leaning more torwards fuel but... Could it be heat, that builds after some driving time, making something electrical not work? I dont know, but soon I will get to drive it to diagnose the problem a little more. Anything I should be looking for specifically? Thanks in advance. Last edited by buddiiee; January 9th, 2008 at 11:52 PM..

January 3rd, 2007, 05:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	How long since a tune up on it? Eliminate the basics first. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 3rd, 2007, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	First things first...Dan's right. Don't forget the fuel filters. Then more info, please. Points or HEI? Restart immediately? C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

January 3rd, 2007, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	I agree with the other guys, start with the most simple first and hope you find it soon! Several years ago I had a Cutlass with the point setup and the coil was going bad. It worked when the coil was cold, but when it warmed up it died. The old style coils are cheap, so that may be something to try. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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January 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
buddiiee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Posts: 9	i will check it out.