Date:         Sun, 22 Sep 2013 21:08:54 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      88 GL - Random engine stoppage
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As I have mentioned before - I have had a few occasions when after
shutting then engine off - it simply would not start again immediately.
Had to rest - cool down maybe, before starting again. But the starter
turned engine vigorously - but won't even fire. Now I am closer to a
solution.

How so?? - one might ask. Well, an old time very experienced mechanic
told me once that sometimes things have to get worse before  you can
figure the problem out.

Well - they have gotten worse. So maybe that means I'm closer to a solution.

Now - when running down the road - the engine just simply quits stone
cold dead for a few seconds - then it will catch and goes for gusto.
Just a bit later - it will do it again. This is definitely electrical -
and I am highly suspicious of the Hall Sender - although I know an ECU
could possibly cause this  or perhaps a coil going bad. I know an O2
sensor can cause a rough running engine - but not this  I don't think.

Anyone else with ideas at this point?? Please feel free to pitch in here.

Thanks,

John