It just quit (a 16v story)

[dan@angband.org (Dan Baisley)]

On Mon, Jul 01, 2002 at 10:58:24AM -0700, John Erickson wrote:

There is a test in the Bentley, using a LED test light, to determine if
the hall sender is actually sending a signal to the ign. module.  I'd do
that test first.

Dan


> Alas, no spark.  Any suggestions on where to start?  The distributor, 
> ignition wires, coil and plugs are all new.  The Hall sender looks fine.
> 
> John
> 
> At 12:28 PM 7/1/2002 -0400, Dan Baisley wrote:
> >On Mon, Jul 01, 2002 at 09:08:12AM -0700, John Erickson wrote:
> >> As I'm dropping off the kiddies this morning, the Scirocco gave me a 
> >bit of
> >> a surprise.  I was just sitting at a light, waiting for it to change, and
> >> the engine just quit.  Any attempt to restart failed, but it sounds like
> >> its not getting gas.  The pumps are running and the engine fires
> >> occasionally, but that's it.  When I listen to the main pump, it almost
> >> sounds like there's a rattle in it.  I'm guessing that the impeller is
> >> damaged or broken.  Anyone have a similar experience (with or without 
> >kids)?
> >
> >Have you checked for spark yet?
> >
> >Dan
> >
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> >A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least
> >expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what's left of your unit.
> >
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> >                   the Army's magazine of preventive maintenance.
> >
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