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oleblue72 · 07-02-2002, 11:51 PM

Pulled the boat to the lake the other day for a lil crappie fishing. Got ready to load the boat and oleblue wouldn't start. Ck'd under the hood, wires, fuel, all ok. Would spin over but no start. After a couple of minutes it fire right up. (strange). Next day, got off work, same thing no start. Buddy of mine helped out and found out I had no spark. Ck'd wires, dist, everything found nothing. Tried again and she fired right up. My bud suggested I have the module ck'd out that's in the dist. I got home pulled it, took it to Autozone. Ck'd it 5 different times on the testing unit, 3 times it failed, twice it worked fine. I always thought these things went bad and that was it, guess not. Learn something new everyday.

Sorry so long just thought I would share.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-03-2002, 09:11 AM

I didn't know that either. I'll definatley remember though.

lofly'a · 07-03-2002, 09:51 AM

let it be a lesson, always carry a spare. they're small, and guaranteed to cut your cussin and sweating in half just by knowing you have one handy.

Southpa · 07-03-2002, 10:04 AM

My motto is "when in doubt, throw it out". I can't stand having an unreliable vehicle. Hmmmm...I wonder if it will work this time.

Suicide-D · 07-03-2002, 10:57 AM

it's been my experience with modules that they cut out when warm...but that doesn't surprise me at all...the chevy ones seem to be much more reliable than a ford module though, I sell more Ford than Chevy modules... and I know it's not because there are more Fords here....

bouncytruck · 07-03-2002, 11:32 AM

I also always thought that when they died, they were completely dead!

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-04-2002, 02:41 AM

If you carry a spare your old one will never go out. Better to have and not need than to not have and need.

Chevyman 68 C/10

dmnall · 07-04-2002, 03:13 AM

I had this same problem about 8 months ago with my HEI in my 68. I even tried putting different dielectric grease, then I tried using some Arctic Silver Thermal Compound that I use on my CPU for overclocking, and when it warmed up, my truck would lose spark and Die!! I changed my module after a week of trying to find out what was wrong, and I never had another module problem since!! Plus my module that kept having problems was only 5 months old.

07-02-2002, 11:51 PM	#1
oleblue72 No, U Da Man! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 284	Something new everyday Pulled the boat to the lake the other day for a lil crappie fishing. Got ready to load the boat and oleblue wouldn't start. Ck'd under the hood, wires, fuel, all ok. Would spin over but no start. After a couple of minutes it fire right up. (strange). Next day, got off work, same thing no start. Buddy of mine helped out and found out I had no spark. Ck'd wires, dist, everything found nothing. Tried again and she fired right up. My bud suggested I have the module ck'd out that's in the dist. I got home pulled it, took it to Autozone. Ck'd it 5 different times on the testing unit, 3 times it failed, twice it worked fine. I always thought these things went bad and that was it, guess not. Learn something new everyday. Sorry so long just thought I would share. __________________ (sold ole blue 1972) 1997 Dodge 1500 5.9L 1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L *1967 Olds Vista Cruiser 330-320HP*

07-03-2002, 09:51 AM	#3
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	let it be a lesson, always carry a spare. they're small, and guaranteed to cut your cussin and sweating in half just by knowing you have one handy. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

07-03-2002, 10:04 AM	#4
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	My motto is "when in doubt, throw it out". I can't stand having an unreliable vehicle. Hmmmm...I wonder if it will work this time. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-03-2002, 11:32 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I also always thought that when they died, they were completely dead! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-04-2002, 02:41 AM	#7
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	If you carry a spare your old one will never go out. Better to have and not need than to not have and need. Chevyman 68 C/10 __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

07-03-2002, 09:11 AM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I didn't know that either. I'll definatley remember though.

07-03-2002, 10:57 AM	#5
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	it's been my experience with modules that they cut out when warm...but that doesn't surprise me at all...the chevy ones seem to be much more reliable than a ford module though, I sell more Ford than Chevy modules... and I know it's not because there are more Fords here....

07-04-2002, 03:13 AM	#8
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	I had this same problem about 8 months ago with my HEI in my 68. I even tried putting different dielectric grease, then I tried using some Arctic Silver Thermal Compound that I use on my CPU for overclocking, and when it warmed up, my truck would lose spark and Die!! I changed my module after a week of trying to find out what was wrong, and I never had another module problem since!! Plus my module that kept having problems was only 5 months old. __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

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