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  1. DN35

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    #1 DN35, Apr 13, 2005
    Hi all - having a prob with my 308 ('78). Was running fine when I parked it in garage. A few days later it wouldn't start. Cranks fine. I can hear the fuel pump running and I allow time for the carbs to fill. Although it cranks strong, no hint of starting at all. No stumbling or anything. I added some gas to the 1/2 full point - no change.

    I'm not very handy with cars above the basic stuff. Any suggestions on what I should look at? Major service done last year. I also replaced the ignition coils two years ago with new Accels. Battery is a newish Optima.

    Thanks all for the help.
     
  2. Darolls

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    #2 Darolls, Apr 14, 2005
    Have you checked for spark?
     
  3. DN35

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    #3 DN35, Apr 14, 2005
    Fixed it. The P/O had installed a fuel pump cutoff toggle switch under the seat. Apparently the wiring is getting a little funky so once I played with it a bit the fuel pump got louder and the car started right up. Just in time for the good weather. Now I just have to finish my taxes....
     
  4. Darolls

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    #4 Darolls, Apr 14, 2005
    Glad it was a simple fix.

    Hrummpfh, tax day, I hate it!!!

    It's my birthday, but I'm the one sending the gifts. Two checks to the Fed's and 2 checks to the State!!!!

    I wish I wasn't born on April 15th. :(
     
  5. DN35

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    #5 DN35, Apr 15, 2005
    Happy Birthday Man.
     
  6. tifosi12

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    #6 tifosi12, Apr 15, 2005
    Another Aries. Maybe we should celebrate together.
     
  7. DN35

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    #7 DN35, Apr 15, 2005
    Me too actually - 3/25
     
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    #8 tifosi12, Apr 15, 2005
    I always felt like butting horns with you.
    :)
     
  9. FerrariFrank1

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    #9 FerrariFrank1, Apr 15, 2005
    Happy Birthday,Skip!

    Glad you found the Trouble,Don. Same thing happened to me last Year,but my problem,(also an easy fix) was a Bad Fuel Pump Relay. I found a guy in Bensenville that can get the Correct Relays directly from Bosch, (Which has a Parts Distribution Warehouse right here in Broadview,IL. Roosevelt Rd. and 25th.Av.,But cannot sell directly to the Public.) if anyone ever needs one. I got some "Correct" Tailight Bulbs,too If anyone needs one.
     
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    #10 tifosi12, Apr 15, 2005
    Ever tried to replace one of those? Pulling teeth is childs play in comparison.
     
  11. Darolls

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    #11 Darolls, Apr 17, 2005
    Thanks Dude!
     

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