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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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From: Ames, IA, USA
Car: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: SBC 355
Transmission: 700R4
HELP!! Car shut off....

Hey guys, I need some help. I just finished a TPI to carb setup on a 350 in an 82 TA. I had it running, but it was too rich and fouled out the plugs.

Today, I changed the plugs and the car fired right up. I did some minor timing adjustments and went to go for a drive. As I backed out of the garage, everything seemed fine. Then I started to drive away and suddenly the car shut off on me! Everything seemed to be running fine, but now the car won't start up at all. The engine just cranks but won't even attempt to fire.

Does anyone have any ideas.....please????

Thanks!

- Bob
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Car: 91 Formula WS6 (Black, T-Tops)
Engine: 383 MiniRam (529 HP, 519 TQ - DD2K)
Transmission: Built '97 T56, Pro 5.0, CF-DF
Axle/Gears: 4.11 posi Ford 9"
Are you getting spark? I'd staqrt there and make sure the ignition module or something inside the dizzy (like the rotor) isn't fubared. If no spark, see if it turns the rotor while cranking the motor.
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