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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 | I was driving the 53 today on a very nice 50 mile stroll in the 93 degree heat. I had to stop for traffic to make a left turn, as soon as I made the turn the engine just turned off. Luckily i was able to coast to a nice shady spot while trying to restart the engine. Checked the engine compartment over for loose wires and found all was in order. Checked the coil wire and the coil was a little warm (hot), thought maybe it had given up the ghost. Then I spied it, the distributor cap was sitting at an angle. The distributor cap had popped off, and the rotor had popped up. Of course by that time i have it flooded, so it took a bit to start it. But got home without a tow!! I was noticing that the bails were a little weak, guess I will have to do some work on them. That was definitely a first for me.
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Last edited by LeeP; 07/06/2018 2:50 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy LeeP, good for you finding and correcting the problem! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | 93? You guys must have had a Arctic Front come through. It was a nice balmy 98 here yesterday. Glad you made it back to the house. You can tweek those bails with your pliers. Done it a few times back in the day.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 | Yeah, it was 98 here the day before this happened. Been pretty hot lately, at least for driving the 53. That 55 and down air conditioning just doesn't do it. LOL I got the needle noses after the bails today. These newer caps don't fit as well as the older ones. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | You have illustrated exactly why I love these old trucks in their original form.
I never freak out when something goes wrong. They are so basic in design and everything is accessible due to how much room there is under the hood.
I thoroughly enjoy troubleshooting and getting it going again.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | Great save. Don't you love it when what could be perceived as a major problem turns out to be a quick fix? | | |
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