jep1701
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- Jan 24, 2020
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- Location
- Winter Garden, Florida
- My Car
- 1973 Mustang convertible with a Windsor V8. Bout in January 2020. Most of the interior is original and was repainted a few years ago.
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Hello Everyone,
Have a problem with my '73. I search past info and got some ideas but could use input.
Situation:
Took the Mustang out for a Christmas dive with my father-in-law in sunny Central Florida. Everything running great. As the temperature dropped (it's a 'vert) I popped on the heat at a traffic light (not sure if this matters but seems like it might connect). After a light turned green I made a right turn and gunned it, everything went dead with no warning. No sputtering nothing, just cocked out (had electrical working). Fortunately, I was able to coast into a closed auto parts store (with no power steering that was fun). It at least gave enough room for the tow truck to bring it home.
Car info:
1973 vert. 351c (this was added in the 90s). I bought it in Jan 2020.
I am very raw at working on the car. Learning, but it at times feels overwhelming and have had it taken to other to work on (trusted family or garages). I do have a friend helping me out as he has time. If any other info is needed please let me know and I can tell you what I know.
Any help or input would be great!
John
Winter Garden, Florida
Have a problem with my '73. I search past info and got some ideas but could use input.
Situation:
Took the Mustang out for a Christmas dive with my father-in-law in sunny Central Florida. Everything running great. As the temperature dropped (it's a 'vert) I popped on the heat at a traffic light (not sure if this matters but seems like it might connect). After a light turned green I made a right turn and gunned it, everything went dead with no warning. No sputtering nothing, just cocked out (had electrical working). Fortunately, I was able to coast into a closed auto parts store (with no power steering that was fun). It at least gave enough room for the tow truck to bring it home.
- I checked fluids again at that time and all looked good.
- Tried to start and just would not turn over.
- Yesterday replaced the ignition coil (which was ancient) and did not help. I saw this in this forum and the tow driver thought the same.
- Taking off the air filter hosing I noticed a puff of white smoke when trying to start. I read that this could be from radiator leaking into carb. I check the radiator and half full (it was fine when it broke down and cooled).
- I checked the dipstick for oil and it looked normal and smelled normal (I am going to change oil this weekend to make sure it is fine).
- I looked around the carb and did not see anything out of the ordinary, but I did not do anything but a surface exam.
- **I am hoping for some good news as I am worried this is NOT good**
Car info:
1973 vert. 351c (this was added in the 90s). I bought it in Jan 2020.
I am very raw at working on the car. Learning, but it at times feels overwhelming and have had it taken to other to work on (trusted family or garages). I do have a friend helping me out as he has time. If any other info is needed please let me know and I can tell you what I know.
Any help or input would be great!
John
Winter Garden, Florida