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68man · 04-08-2002, 01:34 PM

hello guy's i'll have a problem with my 94 chevy, the problem is that after 5 minutes
the truck turns of,and then have to wait about one hour to start again my dad think
is the coil any info on this mater?

bouncytruck · 04-08-2002, 01:42 PM

My '69 K-5 was doing something similar. It would die when it got hot. After rebuilding the carb, new cap, rotor, control module, wires, and finally a complete distributor, I check out the ignition switch. The wires going to the switch were fried and they would heat up and loose connection. I put in a new switch and rewired under the dash (it was a complete mess) and it solved the problem.

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'69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires
Bothell, WA

**68 Stepside** · 04-08-2002, 01:43 PM

Could very well be the coil, I've seen it happen before on older vehicles. Had it happen on my 68 F100, and on my friends 78 Dodge....it's very possible, and I'd imagine there's a way to check the coil....someone here has to know.

TTT

68

71GMC_3/4T · 04-08-2002, 02:04 PM

Normally the control module in the distributor will never work again if it fails. Sounds more like a coil, or possibly the wires like he said. Coils aren't that expensive and may be worth the peace of mind to shotgun it.

junkyardjohn · 04-08-2002, 02:35 PM

I HAD A BAD IGNITION MODULE THAT WOULD DO JUST THAT TO ME. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, JUST AT THE MOST INOPERTOON TIMES, LIKE WHEN I WAS ON THE WAY TO PICK UP A GIRL FOR A DATE, OR SOME OTHER APOINTMENT. THE D@MB THING SEEMED TO KNOW WHEN I WAS IN NO HURRY TO GET WHERE I WAS GOING, A ACT JUST FINE. AFTER I'D LET IT SIT,& CUSS AT IT FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES, IT WOULD START RIGHT UP LIKE NOTHING WAS EVER WRONG. I THOUGHT THE SAME THING. COILS & ING. MOD.S WORK ALL THE TIME, OR NOT AT ALL. QUITE A BIT OF AGGREVATION FOR A $7.00 PART.

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junkyardjohn
http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn

70shortnphat · 04-08-2002, 08:56 PM

I have seen a fuel filter do this.Run for a while, then the debris cloggs the filter
. Once the vehicle isnt running the debris falls to the bottom of the filter. then t will run again for a while and so on and so on............

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1970 short bed fleetside

*67Fleetsidedream* · 04-09-2002, 07:39 AM

Bad cell in the battery.
Ben

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67 Fleetside Custom C-10
SBC 350 .030 9:1 comp.
Comp Cams Extreme Energy XE256H-10
Carter AFB 600
Edlebrock performer intake
Screw in rocker studs
Oversize valves
Scat 350 crank
Everything balanced within one gram.
Marine grade plywood bed(looks awsome)

68man · 04-09-2002, 11:36 AM

Thanks to the replys... here is another question. The truck (94 chevy) turns on and it will stay on.. as soon as I put it in dive i will go around the block and when i come to a stop it will die on me. It takes a while then it will start again. i had it running longer than 5 min parked and it was ok..

thx
68man

04-08-2002, 01:34 PM	#1
68man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Texas Posts: 24	Truck turn's of after 5 minutes hello guy's i'll have a problem with my 94 chevy, the problem is that after 5 minutes the truck turns of,and then have to wait about one hour to start again my dad think is the coil any info on this mater?

04-08-2002, 01:42 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	My '69 K-5 was doing something similar. It would die when it got hot. After rebuilding the carb, new cap, rotor, control module, wires, and finally a complete distributor, I check out the ignition switch. The wires going to the switch were fried and they would heat up and loose connection. I put in a new switch and rewired under the dash (it was a complete mess) and it solved the problem. ------------------ '69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires Bothell, WA __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-08-2002, 01:43 PM	#3
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Could very well be the coil, I've seen it happen before on older vehicles. Had it happen on my 68 F100, and on my friends 78 Dodge....it's very possible, and I'd imagine there's a way to check the coil....someone here has to know. TTT 68 __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

04-08-2002, 02:04 PM	#4
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Normally the control module in the distributor will never work again if it fails. Sounds more like a coil, or possibly the wires like he said. Coils aren't that expensive and may be worth the peace of mind to shotgun it. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

04-08-2002, 02:35 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I HAD A BAD IGNITION MODULE THAT WOULD DO JUST THAT TO ME. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, JUST AT THE MOST INOPERTOON TIMES, LIKE WHEN I WAS ON THE WAY TO PICK UP A GIRL FOR A DATE, OR SOME OTHER APOINTMENT. THE D@MB THING SEEMED TO KNOW WHEN I WAS IN NO HURRY TO GET WHERE I WAS GOING, A ACT JUST FINE. AFTER I'D LET IT SIT,& CUSS AT IT FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES, IT WOULD START RIGHT UP LIKE NOTHING WAS EVER WRONG. I THOUGHT THE SAME THING. COILS & ING. MOD.S WORK ALL THE TIME, OR NOT AT ALL. QUITE A BIT OF AGGREVATION FOR A $7.00 PART. ------------------ junkyardjohn http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-08-2002, 08:56 PM	#6
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	I have seen a fuel filter do this.Run for a while, then the debris cloggs the filter . Once the vehicle isnt running the debris falls to the bottom of the filter. then t will run again for a while and so on and so on............ ------------------ 1970 short bed fleetside __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

04-09-2002, 07:39 AM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Bad cell in the battery. Ben ------------------ 67 Fleetside Custom C-10 SBC 350 .030 9:1 comp. Comp Cams Extreme Energy XE256H-10 Carter AFB 600 Edlebrock performer intake Screw in rocker studs Oversize valves Scat 350 crank Everything balanced within one gram. Marine grade plywood bed(looks awsome)

04-09-2002, 11:36 AM	#8
68man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Texas Posts: 24	Thanks to the replys... here is another question. The truck (94 chevy) turns on and it will stay on.. as soon as I put it in dive i will go around the block and when i come to a stop it will die on me. It takes a while then it will start again. i had it running longer than 5 min parked and it was ok.. thx 68man



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