You have basically given us two the major areas to look at, Patrick, ignition
and fuel. It is always safe to say that the problem is caused by one or both of
them.
A failing fuel pump will do exactly what you describe, although I have seen
cases where the clear filter isn't "always full", even though there is nothing
wrong with the pump. The pump pressure can be tested, but if you are in doubt,
replace the filter and the pump. It will do no harm, and they will eventually
go out anyway.
Ignition can also create the running problems that you describe (not the air in
the fuel filter, obviously). Since you mentioned getting oil on the points, I
would say that you should replace them rather than cleaning them and sanding
them. What you have done probably SHOULD work, but in order to have a reliable
car, I would suggest cleaning out the distributor and replacing the points. If
there was enough lubricant to spatter the points, just cleaning the points
won't do the job.
Paul
In a message dated 4/10/2004 3:35:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SFSurfDude
writes:
> Hello Everyone...
> I am having problems with my 64 Crown Coupe. Sometimes driving it isnt
>getting enough fuel, at least I think that is the problem. I have one of those
>clear glass filters on the fuel line that has a **** micron filter I can see
>that it isnt filling up with fuel while running it just sort of flows in there
>sort of like a trickle. One thing I do see is alot of air space. Im assuming
>there should be nothing in that line but fuel, solid with no air. Am I wrong?
> My engine at times has been stalling out or at least coming close, I restart
>and it takes reving the engine as its it sputtering to keep it going.
> At first I though it was something with the distributor since I put too much
>lubricant on the shaft. I have since used electric motor cleaner to resolve
>that, sanded the points a little and regapped them.
> With the difficulty in starting and this new unreliability issue Im a bit
>concerned since tomorrow I have to drive 100 or so miles to get a rooster and
>a hen for my new hen house.
> Any ideas on this fuel thing, Is it vapor lock or something
> like it?
>
> Regards
>
> Patrick Williams
> High Desert, Southern California
> 65 Ford F 350 Super Duty Dually
> 64 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
> 64 Chrysler Imperial 4 door
> 79 MGB Roadster
> 89 Ford Ranger
> 86 BMW 325es
> Ford 9n
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