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1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 problems

Tiny
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  • 1978 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
Alright well my car was running a little shaky missing when I was driving it, and usually when I drove it after the engine got hot it would hesitate and "jump" if I gave it gas. Then, yesterday as I was driving down the road it seemed like it was missing a little more than usual, but then it just shut off. I pulled it into a lot and tried starting it a few hours later after I returned with a friend and it wanted to turn over but didn't seem like it had the power to do so. I checked the battery and its good. I just don't know why it would've stopped running like that going down the road and whatever that problem is, probably has something to do with why its hard to get started now. (The car will not run as of right now)Any suggestions? By the way this car has about 60,000 miles on it.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
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You need to make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. Have a helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs. If spark everywhere check fuel. Does the distributor rotor turn when cranking?
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Battery is in good shape definitely not a problem there. It gets to that point where its just ready to turn over then doesnt. I'm thinking something with the fuel, maybe fuel pump?
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Does the starter crank? Any gas in the carb float bowl? Some carbs, you can remove the air horn without removing the carb, check for gas. Take fuel line loose from carb, aim into container, crank engine, any gas coming out?
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 3:47 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like its cranking. I haven't checked that yet, its raining and the car is outside so I'm just waiting for the weather to let up then I'm going to go outside and check that. Keep me posted on any other ideas you might have. This is killing me haha
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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Let us know what you find.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 4:00 PM
Tiny
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Will do, thank you. Ill be in touch.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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Have a good day.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 AT 1:19 AM

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