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Engine stalls intermittently…ignition switch?

RJRENTON said:
The fix.......sell me the car, I'll fix all the miscellaneous gremlins......loose/corroded bulkhead connections (solder all wire/terminal connections), bad coil, bad ballast resistor, distributor pickup coil, vacuum leaks, overheating issues (with correct fan clutch, lower radiator hose with spring), correct pressure cap, set timing for optimum performance with manifold or ported vacuum advance (you decide which is BEST for you), using NGK -5 spark plugs, ethanol free fuel......and NOT USING A DIELECTRIC GREASE (as its an insulating compound....but using a conductive/corrosion inhibiting compound), wash and wax the car, with ALL Tyre valve stem caps torqued correctly. My charge for this service is: price of car plus 40% fee........then all you need to do is use the car....instead of fussing over minor stuff......just something to consider........????.....
BOB RENTON
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What corrosion inhibiting compound do you recommend?
 
Sinitro said:
BOB..
I must have missed it.. :rolleyes:
But what are the torque specs on the valve stem caps?
Thanx.
Just my $0.02.. :thumbsup:
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I was just trying to inject a little facetious "humor". The torque on the tyre's valve stem caps can vary depending on brand and length of stem.....but depends on whether you're a Metric or US measurement person......but the correct value is: 17 inch/ounce or 4.3 newton/meters....or just enough.......
Davefinan said:
What corrosion inhibiting compound do you recommend?
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DOW Corning made a product called "NO-OX". I used it when assembling bolted busbar connections on 1200 amp 5 kv metal clad switch gear. It was a material that looked like yellow margarine but was conductive yet prevented corrosion in the bolted connections. It was brush applied in a thin coating between two joints......worked extremely well...great when used on battery terminals and the connector. ...try a Google search.....
BOB RENTON
 
RJRENTON said:
I was just trying to inject a little facetious "humor". The torque on the tyre's valve stem caps can vary depending on brand and length of stem.....but depends on whether you're a Metric or US measurement person......but the correct value is: 17 inch/ounce or 4.3 newton/meters....or just enough.......

DOW Corning made a product called "NO-OX". I used it when assembling bolted busbar connections on 1200 amp 5 kv metal clad switch gear. It was a material that looked like yellow margarine but was conductive yet prevented corrosion in the bolted connections. It was brush applied in a thin coating between two joints......worked extremely well...great when used on battery terminals and the connector. ...try a Google search.....
BOB RENTON
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Yeah I’ll do that. I remember from days working as a union construction electrician a compound with a similar name. I think it was nolox or close to that. Everyone on the job had a different name for it. I suspect a brand name probably.
 
First of all, there may be brighter gents out there but here is my penny for your thoughts.
Try raising the idle speed 200 rpm to see if it fixes the stall.
A modern ignition needs 12 volts. If the alternator output drops below the required ignition input, the car stalls.
Simple draws such as brake lights, turn signals can be enough to drop below ignition input needed. Add in headlights, heater, etc it can compound a low engine speed voltage drop.
 
Checked all wiring. Seems good. Waiting for a new ignition switch from Classic Industries to come in this week. Will post an update after I install it and drive for a while.
 
Dialectic. Was the Bulkhead sprayed? Got a buck that says it’s not the ignition.
 
artr8 said:
First of all, there may be brighter gents out there but here is my penny for your thoughts.
Try raising the idle speed 200 rpm to see if it fixes the stall.
A modern ignition needs 12 volts. If the alternator output drops below the required ignition input, the car stalls.
Simple draws such as brake lights, turn signals can be enough to drop below ignition input needed. Add in headlights, heater, etc it can compound a low engine speed voltage drop.
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The engine will continue to run, and the required power will be furnished by the battery......this is how the system is designed to operate until conditions revert back to a more normal operation with the alternator furnishing the majority of the power, replacing what was supplied by the battery during slow running higher load conditions.......just my opinion of course.......
BOB RENTON
 
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