Engine won't run

[68'barracuda]

So here's the story.... Hopped in my daily driver (68 Cuda 74'318) started right up like always but then it backfired, I got out to chech under the hood ( while it was still running) opened the hood and it died. I started it again no backfire this time but only ran about 10 seconds before it died. I tried it again and got the same results, any sugestions? Ps engine has 2000 miles since rebulit and I've never had any problems

 

[TrailBeast]

Sounds like a dead fuel pump just off the top.

 

[dano]

Do you have spark to the plugs? Did you check the distributor to see if it's tight and didn't rotate and go out of time?

 

[theothergarth]

I would guess lack of fuel.....fuel pump, (Very) dirty fuel filter, or carb

 

[cudavert]

I say ignition-related.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Sounds like it quit.

 

[68'barracuda]

Started right up at lunch and ran good

 

[RustyRatRod]

Has the fuel tank ever been cleaned out?

 

[dano]

Does the car sit outside? Was it a damp day? I've heard of distributor caps condensating inside.

If you have factory electronic ignition, make sure your ignition box has a good ground to the case of the box.

 

[cudavert]

If it was fuel-related, I doubt it would've backfired more than one occasion.

"Something's rotten in Denmark" on that ignition.

 

[Saetun]

$5.00 on ECU or related ground.

 

[67dartgtgo]

Could be all of the above or bad coil even. Need a few more details.

 

[krazykuda]

Pull the distributor cap and turn the engine over and make sure the distributor is rotating.

Then check for spark.

Then check for gas.