Help my baby died

67cotlass · 05-13-2007, 10:17 AM

hi olds friends, i wonder if somebody might be able to help me with my problem. i was driving down the highway (60mph) when the engine just died on me, i already changed the high voltage coil wires and plugs, and checked the fuel pump but still nothing, does anybody have a suggestion about what it could be ? please help me, i can't live without driving my baby daily. it's a 1967 cuttlass town sedan 330 2bbl
tnx Ricardo

Oldsmaniac · 05-14-2007, 05:16 AM

Its hard to troubleshoot as it could be many things....Ya need to check the basics. Is it getting fuel? Is it getting spark?...If the engine has high miles it could be the timing chain as well since the cam gear is metal and plastic. This is easy to check....just remove dist. cap and crank the engine. If rotor doesnt spin the timing chain/gear is broken.....

2blu442 · 05-15-2007, 08:32 PM

You mentioned high voltage wires, did you put an HEI in it? I've had the ignition module under the rotor go out on me and its like flipping a switch, dies all at once. Motor cranks over just fine but no spark. John

Oldsguy · 05-16-2007, 04:49 AM

You scared me big time when I read the title. I thought of a literall situation and was getting ready to start crying. Glad it is only your car.

67cotlass · 05-16-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You scared me big time when I read the title. I thought of a literall situation and was getting ready to start crying. Glad it is only your car.

only my car ???????? hey that car is my reason for being on this world

but tnx guys i got it running again it was the points (capasitor) i changed the whole unit and now it runs like a charm , tnx again for all the help (it's nice that Olds has a so loyal group of followers)

Oldsguy · 05-16-2007, 12:43 PM

That capacitor or "condensor" is to protect the points and give them some longevity. I am glad you found out your trouble.

branemi · 07-24-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You scared me big time when I read the title. I thought of a literall situation and was getting ready to start crying. Glad it is only your car.

I thought the same thing

05-13-2007, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
67cotlass Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	Help my baby died hi olds friends, i wonder if somebody might be able to help me with my problem. i was driving down the highway (60mph) when the engine just died on me, i already changed the high voltage coil wires and plugs, and checked the fuel pump but still nothing, does anybody have a suggestion about what it could be ? please help me, i can't live without driving my baby daily. it's a 1967 cuttlass town sedan 330 2bbl tnx Ricardo

05-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 936	You mentioned high voltage wires, did you put an HEI in it? I've had the ignition module under the rotor go out on me and its like flipping a switch, dies all at once. Motor cranks over just fine but no spark. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 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!

05-16-2007, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,172	You scared me big time when I read the title. I thought of a literall situation and was getting ready to start crying. Glad it is only your car. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

05-16-2007, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,172	That capacitor or "condensor" is to protect the points and give them some longevity. I am glad you found out your trouble. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

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05-14-2007, 05:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 432	Its hard to troubleshoot as it could be many things....Ya need to check the basics. Is it getting fuel? Is it getting spark?...If the engine has high miles it could be the timing chain as well since the cam gear is metal and plastic. This is easy to check....just remove dist. cap and crank the engine. If rotor doesnt spin the timing chain/gear is broken.....