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**truckdude239** · 05-31-2010, 05:19 PM

was out working ont eh 71 got my water leak fixed but i let it idle for about 10 mins while i was removing the rear bumper then it just shut down like someone had cut the key off. (yes it also dieseled) and wouldn;t start back ( it didn;t want to turn over like the timing was off) let it sit for about 5 mins it started right up ran for 5 mins then same thing? does that sound like a bad coil? i have a skip white hei in the truck

silverstreak · 06-01-2010, 05:29 AM

Shutting off and not wanting to restart until it has cooled down, is similar to what I've experienced when a coil or ignition module is going bad. However I've never experienced a slow cranking situation during that time, it would just crank normally and not fire.
I'd get one of those inline spark testers then let it run until it dies again, then check to see if you have spark when you go to restart it.

Shyguy · 06-01-2010, 09:22 AM

The only time I have problems with the '71 not turning over or turning over slowly is because of heat soak of the starter caused by the headers.

Danny

05-31-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	crazy issuse was out working ont eh 71 got my water leak fixed but i let it idle for about 10 mins while i was removing the rear bumper then it just shut down like someone had cut the key off. (yes it also dieseled) and wouldn;t start back ( it didn;t want to turn over like the timing was off) let it sit for about 5 mins it started right up ran for 5 mins then same thing? does that sound like a bad coil? i have a skip white hei in the truck __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-01-2010, 05:29 AM	#2
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: crazy issuse Shutting off and not wanting to restart until it has cooled down, is similar to what I've experienced when a coil or ignition module is going bad. However I've never experienced a slow cranking situation during that time, it would just crank normally and not fire. I'd get one of those inline spark testers then let it run until it dies again, then check to see if you have spark when you go to restart it. Last edited by silverstreak; 06-01-2010 at 05:30 AM.

06-01-2010, 09:22 AM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: crazy issuse The only time I have problems with the '71 not turning over or turning over slowly is because of heat soak of the starter caused by the headers. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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