Engine stalls

1985 CHEVROLET CUSTOM DELUXE
10 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RED85
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Spark plug wire was tightened up under valve cover and did not realize the problem weeks later. Vehicle was driven roughly five miles. Engine begin to stall while driving It runs for about two minutes when cranked up then suddenly stalls. Also brake lights, park lights, dashboard light, radio are all not working. Headlights do come on. I changed the rotor, control module, distributor and ca. Replaced spark plug wires after the problem with the spark plug wires being pinched between the valve cover and engine. Engine distributor timing was also done. Engine runs for about two minutes and then stalls .
Oct 20, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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STRAILER
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When is stalls do you have spark? If you have spark will it run on starting fluid?

Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken



Oct 22, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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