On Mon, 27 Feb 95 13:49:34 CST <30SKUCERA@sophia.sph.unc.edu> said: >Then there were two big backfires and now it won't start, just turns over. >I checked the stator flap, what else can I try before calling a tow truck? i know it sounds stupid, but go back and look at the points ... the little cam-follower just broke in two on my 80 bus, causing pretty much the same sort of thing. i haven't a clue as to WHY it broke, but it sure messed things up when it did. replaced them and all was well again. >Is there anything I can check before throwing in the towel and my wallet >to have someone tell me the F.I. needs replacing?! it might also be the fuel injector trigger points down in the distributor. but i don't recall anybody ever saying that was a "common" problem. joel
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