Date:         Sat, 5 Aug 2000 14:43:50 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@warwick.net>
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From:         John <johnpatt@warwick.net>
Organization: PattonSystems International
Subject:      Re: will not start
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Thomas Murray wrote:
>
> Short version...
> 91 Westie, ran great in morning, On route to gas station the power was surging,
> normal then dying then normal, thought I was out of gas, pulled over.
> Put 3 gallons in and tried to start, nothing. The engine doesn't turn
> over smoothly it bucks and jerks, and no start.
>
> Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated,
>
>  Tom
>
Hi Tom,

Thanks for the short version of the story but your symptom could be
several things. Recently my Syncro, which was running perfectly, had
ignition coil failure. The engine ran poorly and cut out in a similar
way to yours. You can quick check the ignition coil. Check the top of
the coil on the underside. If there is a black "Goo" leaking from the
coil interior, the coil is toast!

Regrds,     John