ignition problem, and solution (after much head scratching) may help someone

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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2><TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-TOP: 4px" vAlign=top colSpan=2>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]ignition problem, and solution (after much head scratching) may help someone<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 7 2001 at 10:42 PM[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]scot [/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom colSpan=3><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->My X with electronic ignition suddenly startd missing badly. Backfires, steadily worse till it wouldnt run. Stop,shut down, restart and ran great for about ten minutes, did it again. And again. And again.Turns out the ignition box was overheating.(Retrofit into a 78, in engine compartment) Extra cooling air fixed the problem. weird thing is, it ran fine on 100 deg days before, then this.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px" vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->I'm experiencing the same thing now....<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 7 2001, 11:29 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->...but it takes almost 30 minutes until the loss of power and backfiring to start. My ignition box is next to the engine compartment in the covered vent area on the passenger side. This is my '78 X whose current engine was just tuned to 90hp (at the wheels, dyno tested; should be about 125hp at the flywheel). The car ran for a year without a hitch and then this problem started up all of a sudden. We did have very hot weather here at the time. I am thinking about replacing the ignition with a MSD system, putting the box and coil in the rear trunk. But because I am going to be pulling the engine (for my turbo project)and selling it next month (anyone interested?) I may avoid spending the additional $500. Power and reliable starting would improve. - Jeff<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 8 2001, 9:35 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->That would be the SECOND Ignition Module in that car Jeff?

Or was it the '87 that gave us trouble before?

I have never experienced a failure on the carburated ones... but have come close with clogged drains and pockets full of water.

(In about '81 is when the X started failing in LA with the FI models and ignition problems...)

I would suspect that a clear drain would also AID (albeit slightly) in the cooling of the compartment... and definately aid in flood prevention.

I am not that (closely) familiar with the early bonnets but I have removed the inner baffle on both my cars and it has really helped cool the engines down. Air just EXITS straight UP... and although the engine will get wet in rain... the distributor and coil are well tucked outta the way. (I also like to be able to peek at my clean engines without opening the bonnet and I still retain the stock "lines"... best o' both worlds!)

How did Saturday go??? Mine went well, considering...



Best Regards,


Tony Natoli
Two '79s, WHITE FANG and BLACK TOOTH
Santa Clarita, CA<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 9 2001, 9:30 AM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 45px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->We fixed the'87 with a replacement module. This is the '78 with a transplanted '87 ignition system. On the older cars, the sides of the engine compartment are not covered by the hood; they have a vented cover that breathes very well.

As for Sat., I'm glad you didn't waste your time. The ad read "must see"... what he sould have said was "must see how bad it is". It wasn't even a '74.

Best to you and your family Tony....

Jeff

'87 X 19,000 mi stock FOR SALE!
'78 X 1500cc turbo under construction
'73 Porsche 914 (waiting for a V8)
'02 Subaru WRX 227 hp funship
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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 9 2001, 9:42 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 60px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->... and thanks for the kind words...

Best Regards,


Tony Natoli
Two '79s, WHITE FANG and BLACK TOOTH
Santa Clarita, CA<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px" vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->I run a Mallory module with the original Bosch dist.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 9 2001, 10:23 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->If any one want's to know how to change the modual, e-mail me and I will send you directions. It's so easy it will make you sick.


warrenh@nucleus.com<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 10 2001, 8:26 AM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Are you saying you just "Plug and Play"? What is the Mallory Part Number and where do you find them?

Thanks, and....

Best Regards,


Tony Natoli
Two '79s, WHITE FANG and BLACK TOOTH
Santa Clarita, CA<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 15 2001, 11:28 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 45px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->The two wires that go to the dist just cut them and put them to the new module.( bare in mind you do this to the power circuit too.)( and keep the polarity right.)I can send any one pics if they want. changing the module is very easy. 1/2hr tops for someone totaly anti carsence.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial][/FONT]</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]July 19 2001, 9:16 PM [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 60px">
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Could you send me a photo? Looks like i may need to do this.
Thanks~!
-Alex<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

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