TJs 2+2 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm having this weird intermittent issue with my '76 280z. The motor will completely die then come back to life either via compression start or by flicking the key from run to start. This usually happens when I'm on the road and will repeat this behavior anywhere from 3-5 times in a row then continue on as normal. It's pretty annoying. Maybe improtant info: I have changed the distributor to the '80 zx w/ E12-80 ignition module after the stock dizzy wobbled itself to death. Any input would be gratefully appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Intermittent issues tend to be electrical/ignition failures. Since you have a ZX distributor, I'd suspect the module first. Any spares on-hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJs 2+2 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 no spares on hand. I'm looking into the Pertronics HEI module as a possible replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpip Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Could be your switch as well, you can wire a light in line with a + wire off the switch and see if it goes out driving down the road. Could be the module as well though, sometimes putting fresh dielectric grease on the mount surface will bring them back to life for a bit. Edited March 31, 2012 by surpip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJs 2+2 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) It died for what I feared to be the final time on the way to work. It wouldn't restart. After work I was ready to put in a cheepo HEI module just to get home then I noticed it has a melted (-) battery terminal connector. New battery cables to follow. Edited March 31, 2012 by TJs 2+2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Don't get fooled thinking that red is positive and black is negative. Make sure. And find out why it melted, first. Edited March 31, 2012 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJs 2+2 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 It was a loose connection on the terminal connector. It was probably arcing where the wire connects to the clamp. I re-tightened it and the problem went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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