Engine dies on the corner

[markdilljr]

I had same problem on 85 dump truck, sounds weird but it was the starter, it stuck engaged and pulling power as it heated up the inside would swell and freeze and stop the motor after it cooled down it would start right up until it warmed up again about 100 yards till it died again, I replaced the starter and never had another problem, might be your problem to, just a suggestion. See if you can pull it and test it before you spend money on a new one autozone can check it for you for free hope this helps

[VileZambonie]

If your starter drive pinion stays engaged you'll know it. When it overruns it'll be singing to you.

[Irish_Alley]

sing more like screaming at ya

[kilam68]

Ohio Hab, I dropped the tank and checked to sock.  It was dirty and had holes in it.  I found a new sock (it wasn't easy everyone wants to sell you a whole new fuel sending unit).  I changed the sock and after an hour of tuning I was back on the road.  I was finally able to drive around the block without stopping.  But now that you mention the starter singing.  My starter does sing and I will put it on my list of things to look at.  Thank all of you for your help.  I guess thats the way it goes sometime.  I replaced the carburetor, distributor, wires, fuel pump, and coil, I pulled the front of my engine appart to check the timing chain marks, all to find the problem was a $14 part and a 40 min fix.  I learned a lot though and that's great.  The car is still not ready to drive legally  I need to rebuild the front end and probably replace the trans.  I will place pictures of my truck in the 'members rides' board today.

Thanks again