(A little OT) Screwy electricalproblem---HELP!!--UPDATE(new problem!)

[ranahan@charter.net (John Erickson)]

I'd start with the tests in the Bentley for the ISV (idle stabilizer 
valve).  I'd also make the basic throttle body adjustment (lock bolt on 
top).  Do you have any idea where the ignition timing is set?

John

At 08:50 PM 9/13/2002 -0400, Kenneth & Georgianna Robinson wrote:
>The problem of no spark has been solved.I replaced the plugs for both the
>ign. dist. & knock sensor(harness end).However,now I have another
>problem.The car turns over & starts,but only runs for a few seconds.Timing
>is OK.What's screwy about THIS problem is; when I start the car by
>myself,the car starts & dies.When I have someone to hold the throttle open
>when I start it,it will stay running as long as the throttle is held
>open(runs great this way ),but as soon as the throttle is let go,it
>dies.What makes this screwy,is while my bud holds the throttle while it
>runs;I adjust(w/o meter & harness)the fuel dist. with my 3mm t-handle allen
>wrench,to the point where it WILL stay running w/o holding the throttle(runs
>even better at this point--268 TT cam,dual outlet e/m,swiss cheesed
>airbox,head shaved .030")HOWEVER,when I shut the car off;wait a few
>moments(no more than 20-30 sec.),and attempt to re-start car,car will start
>but then die,duplicating above problem!!Throttle held open,mixture
>re-adjusted;it stays running--cycle keeps repeating.ARRGGHHHH!!!!I don't
>know what to do at this point;I don't have any hair left!!I'm sorry for the
>LONG story,but I thought everyone needed to hear the whole story in order to
>help me with this aggravating problem.Thanks in advance for your help!!! Ken
>R.