67cotlass

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

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

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

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

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

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

branemi

I thought the same thing