1979 Chevrolet El Camino Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Battery, Fuel pressure.
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Asked on May 19, 2009
1979 Chevy El Camino car crank exceessively after normal te
Engine Mechanical problem
1979 Chevy El Camino V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100,0 miles
cold it would start up fine.but after driving around until needle hits normal tempeture and shut it down,it cranks along time turn it back on,i have to let it sit down,then i can crank it back up.this problem is draining my battery alot,well hopefully i hear from u guys.thanks
1979 Chevy El Camino V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100,0 miles
cold it would start up fine.but after driving around until needle hits normal tempeture and shut it down,it cranks along time turn it back on,i have to let it sit down,then i can crank it back up.this problem is draining my battery alot,well hopefully i hear from u guys.thanks
Asked by julio navarroAnswer
Replied on May 19, 2009
Maybe hot soak condition. When it's hot shut off see if fuel is leaking from carb into engine. Do you have a 4-BBL or 2?
Replied on June 4, 2009
Check coil spark see if it is blue/white and check fuel pressure maybe vapor lock