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special70gmc · 05-06-2005, 05:39 PM

i know this belongs in the engine/drivetrain but itll get me attention here, i was driving to school yesterday at about 2000rpm and the engine just cut out my tack started jumping and very small backfires out the exaust. so i pull over ans check for spark it seems to have medioker spark from the coil and plugs but not good enouf for the msd i dont think. its has fuel and the pump works what went wrong i cant figure it out. my boss things the mag picups in the dizzy whent bad but im not sure. i also thought maybe i broke my timeing chain but the valves all move too. last thing i went and tried to start it this morning and the thing cranked fired and made the LOUDEST! backfire out the pipes i ever heard in my life dam thing sounded like 5 shotguns im stumped.

specs on the ignition are msd probillit dizzy blaster 2 coil msd 6al box and msd 9mil wires i hope you guys have some ideas and also sme pics of it being towd by a ford thanks -kyle

cableguy0 · 05-06-2005, 05:42 PM

sounds like a bad ignition box to me. did you get the ready to run probillet or just the plain pro billet? if you have the ready to run probillet you can just unhook the box and run off of the module inside the distributor.if not you need another box

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-06-2005, 05:43 PM

No ideas, just wanna say that sucks, especially the f*rd part

68w/sbc406 · 05-06-2005, 07:07 PM

i have nice blue spark comming out of my 6al blaster ss and pro billet dizzy. id be checking coil and box before diving into the dizzy

70 shorty · 05-06-2005, 07:52 PM

Man, that's a real shame on such a nice looking truck. Sorry about having to be towed by a F##d too!

armyavncowgirl · 05-06-2005, 11:29 PM

a F**D?????

I'm so sorry about your truck! Shes a beaut! But a F*D???

I would be hanging my head in shame right now

Hope you get her figured out real soon! :::::sends good luck vibes your way:::::

stllookn · 05-06-2005, 11:32 PM

I would be happy to have a F**D, Toyota or even a Kia tow me home rather than leave that truck by the side of the road...LOL! Maybe you live in a safe place but there are just too many parts that would disappear off that truck if it were left around most big cities.

68w/sbc406 · 05-06-2005, 11:33 PM

when i still had my 6 my truck carb popped and i heard my air cleaner fall as she died. so i rolled to the side and found BOTH my carb screws that hold the air cleaner post on inside my carb. i asked my gfs dad to bring me some needle nose pliers so i could pull them out but he just brought the tow rope. he drove a f250. so i know what the shame is like. have you figured out a hood solution yet???

armyavncowgirl · 05-06-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

or even a Kia tow me home ....

I hear ya about not wanting to leave it on the side of the road, but I'd still be hanging my head in shame. I wanted to cry one day when I saw this really nice Z71 being towed by an old beat down F150.

k5keith · 05-06-2005, 11:53 PM

were you decelerating when it died ? if so i think you jumped time. thats what happened to me in my blazer. But a called a friend with a chevy to tow her home ! good luck

affalcons24 · 05-07-2005, 12:01 AM

my brother's truck was at the local burger joint on a friday night where all the cars hang out ( a 69 truck) and had to have people help him push start it.........not quite as embarassing as the f*rd thing though

longnlow72 · 05-07-2005, 01:32 AM

he would be crazy to leave his truck out there, especially with no windows or hood lol

special70gmc · 05-07-2005, 08:19 AM

well lt wouldnt have been too bad leaving it where it was because it was in my highschool entrence right in front of all the classrooms how imbarrising right? everyone watched mt beloved truck towd away.
i was kinda decelerating i guess i just made the turn in to the parking lot i was doing maybe 20mph id guess in seccond gear (luggin) so im still not sure what happened nor have i had time to go into anything on the truck. about the ready to run thing...im not sure it just plugged into the box and was ready to run so im guessin thats the one.
thanks guys -kyle

**special-K** · 05-07-2005, 08:54 AM

I`m thinking your chain jumped time,also.Check that,then see if it starts.It may be noisey.If so,1st check for bent push-rods.If still all clackity,there`s a bent valve or two.Did you notice if the chain was slapping the cover lately?It makes a ticky sound.

special70gmc · 05-07-2005, 12:55 PM

the moter only has 1000 mines on it it dindnt make any noises at all even when it died, and that 1 time it fired up and backfired its sounded decent

67ChevyC10Stepside · 05-07-2005, 01:07 PM

i would sooner push that truck then have it towed by that POS furd.

longnlow72 · 05-07-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special70gmc

the moter only has 1000 mines on it it dindnt make any noises at all even when it died, and that 1 time it fired up and backfired its sounded decent

1000 mines, no wonder it blew up, im sorry but i had to....

krue · 05-07-2005, 11:14 PM

It sucks about your truck, but I would never tell anyone I was pulled by a furd! LIE, DENY, ANYTHING BUT THE TRUTH.

**special-K** · 05-08-2005, 07:19 AM

Don`t worry,it`s not a`70 Ford.Besides,you`ll have plenty of chances to return the favor.

68C15 · 05-08-2005, 07:59 AM

based on the RPM being in the 6 spark phase of the box & your tach jumping around along with it spitting out the exhaust I wouls say either the box or the pick-up in dizzy. I am more inclined to say the box.

special70gmc · 05-08-2005, 01:55 PM

i was hoping that wasnt it but is there any way to test the box or the pickups? i havent figured one out yet
thanks-kyle

mocwon · 05-08-2005, 06:37 PM

Fords get towed by Chevys too so don't sweat it... be glad he was there.

05-06-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	truck broke down towd by a ford!! i know this belongs in the engine/drivetrain but itll get me attention here, i was driving to school yesterday at about 2000rpm and the engine just cut out my tack started jumping and very small backfires out the exaust. so i pull over ans check for spark it seems to have medioker spark from the coil and plugs but not good enouf for the msd i dont think. its has fuel and the pump works what went wrong i cant figure it out. my boss things the mag picups in the dizzy whent bad but im not sure. i also thought maybe i broke my timeing chain but the valves all move too. last thing i went and tried to start it this morning and the thing cranked fired and made the LOUDEST! backfire out the pipes i ever heard in my life dam thing sounded like 5 shotguns im stumped. specs on the ignition are msd probillit dizzy blaster 2 coil msd 6al box and msd 9mil wires i hope you guys have some ideas and also sme pics of it being towd by a ford thanks -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-06-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	sounds like a bad ignition box to me. did you get the ready to run probillet or just the plain pro billet? if you have the ready to run probillet you can just unhook the box and run off of the module inside the distributor.if not you need another box __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-06-2005, 05:43 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	No ideas, just wanna say that sucks, especially the f*rd part __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-06-2005, 07:07 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i have nice blue spark comming out of my 6al blaster ss and pro billet dizzy. id be checking coil and box before diving into the dizzy __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-06-2005, 07:52 PM	#5
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Man, that's a real shame on such a nice looking truck. Sorry about having to be towed by a F##d too! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

05-06-2005, 11:29 PM	#6
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	a F*D????? I'm so sorry about your truck! Shes a beaut! But a FD??? I would be hanging my head in shame right now Hope you get her figured out real soon! :::::sends good luck vibes your way:::::

05-06-2005, 11:32 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I would be happy to have a F**D, Toyota or even a Kia tow me home rather than leave that truck by the side of the road...LOL! Maybe you live in a safe place but there are just too many parts that would disappear off that truck if it were left around most big cities. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-06-2005, 11:33 PM	#8
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	when i still had my 6 my truck carb popped and i heard my air cleaner fall as she died. so i rolled to the side and found BOTH my carb screws that hold the air cleaner post on inside my carb. i asked my gfs dad to bring me some needle nose pliers so i could pull them out but he just brought the tow rope. he drove a f250. so i know what the shame is like. have you figured out a hood solution yet??? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-06-2005, 11:53 PM	#10
k5keith Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 38	were you decelerating when it died ? if so i think you jumped time. thats what happened to me in my blazer. But a called a friend with a chevy to tow her home ! good luck

05-07-2005, 12:01 AM	#11
affalcons24 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11	my brother's truck was at the local burger joint on a friday night where all the cars hang out ( a 69 truck) and had to have people help him push start it.........not quite as embarassing as the f*rd thing though

05-07-2005, 01:32 AM	#12
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	he would be crazy to leave his truck out there, especially with no windows or hood lol __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

05-07-2005, 08:19 AM	#13
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	well lt wouldnt have been too bad leaving it where it was because it was in my highschool entrence right in front of all the classrooms how imbarrising right? everyone watched mt beloved truck towd away. i was kinda decelerating i guess i just made the turn in to the parking lot i was doing maybe 20mph id guess in seccond gear (luggin) so im still not sure what happened nor have i had time to go into anything on the truck. about the ready to run thing...im not sure it just plugged into the box and was ready to run so im guessin thats the one. thanks guys -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-07-2005, 08:54 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I`m thinking your chain jumped time,also.Check that,then see if it starts.It may be noisey.If so,1st check for bent push-rods.If still all clackity,there`s a bent valve or two.Did you notice if the chain was slapping the cover lately?It makes a ticky sound. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-07-2005, 12:55 PM	#15
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	the moter only has 1000 mines on it it dindnt make any noises at all even when it died, and that 1 time it fired up and backfired its sounded decent __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-07-2005, 01:07 PM	#16
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	i would sooner push that truck then have it towed by that POS furd. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.



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05-07-2005, 11:14 PM	#18
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	It sucks about your truck, but I would never tell anyone I was pulled by a furd! LIE, DENY, ANYTHING BUT THE TRUTH. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-08-2005, 07:19 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Don`t worry,it`s not a`70 Ford.Besides,you`ll have plenty of chances to return the favor. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-08-2005, 07:59 AM	#20
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	based on the RPM being in the 6 spark phase of the box & your tach jumping around along with it spitting out the exhaust I wouls say either the box or the pick-up in dizzy. I am more inclined to say the box. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-08-2005, 01:55 PM	#21
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i was hoping that wasnt it but is there any way to test the box or the pickups? i havent figured one out yet thanks-kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-08-2005, 06:37 PM	#22
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Fords get towed by Chevys too so don't sweat it... be glad he was there. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

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