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    Hello,

    I have a 1976 Apollo with a Dodge 440 V8 engine. M500. With a thermoquad carburator. I have replaced the fuel filter with a clear one, to see if maybe dirt glogs it up. Nothing, fuel is clean. Fuses are good and it seems it is an electric problem. It feels like someone flips a switch and it shuts off. I replaced the distributor cap, coil, spark plugs and wires last time i was here asking the forum for help. It was running nice, till a few weeks ago...

     

    AndyK

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    Hello Forum I'm back with another question....

    My 1976 Apollo motorhome engine keeps shutting off out of a sudden while driving. But it does not feel like a starving for gasoline stalling, more like turning the ignition key off. When i stop and crank engine, it comes on right away again. If it would be gasoline related, i would have to crank way more. There are days when it doesn't happen at all. And today it happened twice within a few yards. Otherwise the engine runs great and smooth.

    My question, is there a relay or module that could cause that? I checked all fuses and connections. 

    Thank you in advance! 

    AndyK

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    Gentlemen, everything is working fine now, thanks to your support!!!! I hooked up the fuel line and after a few cranks the engine started right up! What a relief! I am so glad I started this thread and reached out! You guys were a tremendous help and I have learned a lot, which I appreciate. I guess this concludes our little adventure and I surely hope that this thread will help others in need! If I hear of someone needing assistance, guess where I will send him...

    If any of you ever need any help in regards to fitness and health (nutrition, minerals, working out, fitness equipment, vitamins or virus killers) I will be glad to help out!!

    So long my friends and enjoy life at its fullest! Thank you again!!!

    AndyK

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    Rich...thank you so much! I was about to call you today after the last try, but it came on!!! 

    Now can I add a pressure regulator to this pressure gauge chrome thing, or is it just for reading the pressure? 

    Thank you again!!

    Andy

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    Gentlemen, here is the long awaited update on my situation. I made it run. I replaced the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and coil. I disconnected the fuel line and caught the gas from the line in a jar. I cranked the engine and sprayed carb cleaner in the carburator, like suggested above. It came right on. So now I will further investigate this chrome thing in the picture below. It says pump - carb - gage on it. It also has a vacuum hose on top. Where it says "gage" is a bolt screws in. I am wondering. Any ideas? 

    For now a Huge THANK YOU to all of you! I took all the advice given, even if I wasn't replying to all of them ( I had to work a little 🙂). More to come...

    Greetings

    Andy

     

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    On 3/28/2020 at 3:33 PM, f442485 said:

    Before you install the new plugs, check and see what the fuel pressure is coming out of regulator. If it is more than 6.5psi replace the regulator. If the pressure is correct, then it could be a crack in the main body (plastic) and need to be replaced. Don.t ruin the new plugs, check the carb. and fuel pressure first.

    I don't think I have the means to check the pressure, my equipment is limited. 😔

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    5 minutes ago, f442485 said:

    Before you install the new plugs, check and see what the fuel pressure is coming out of regulator. If it is more than 6.5psi replace the regulator. If the pressure is correct, then it could be a crack in the main body (plastic) and need to be replaced. Don.t ruin the new plugs, check the carb. and fuel pressure first.

    I don't think I have the means to check the pressure, my equipment is limited. 😔

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    On 3/27/2020 at 3:27 PM, kaypsmith said:

    Those ballast/resistors were there because the coil that was being used was a six volt coil, too many were still in the supply chain and were still being put there in certain applications to get rid of them. Does the system still use points? Probably does, if so check the rotary button, make sure that it doesn't have a damaged contact point at the end, and have someone try to crank at night with you looking at the distributor cap watching for tale tale signs of arching. One could have faulty broken plug wires on those old guys, or even cracked spark plugs. If spraying a little shot of starting fluid directly into the carburetor, does it crank then go dead? Have you taken a spark plug out and checked for excess gas (fuel) on the plug, if yes then you may have a flooded condition and it sure wont run in this condition. If flooded, then suspect a stuck float in the carburetor. PM me and I will give you my cell #. Rich is excellent with these type problems, don't be afraid to reach out for one on one advise.

    Thank you very much for your offer. I will try the new plugs, the problem is surely in the carb since one cylinder was heavily flooded! If it fails again, I will surely give you a call!! Thank you.

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    DickandLouis thank you for the tip! I got new spark plugs and new wires. I got all the spark plugs out and cranked the engine a few times to get the rest of the gasoline out. Seems like only one cylinder was heavily flooded. Next I will install the spark plugs and spray cleaner in that hole. I will let it sit for a while like you suggested, maybe even till tomorrow. I'm getting tired of this haha. Thank you.

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    3 hours ago, DickandLois said:

    Andy. I'm leaning more and more towards the the carburetor Float and needle valve being the primary source of your issue. 

    Complete the task offered by Brett!

    While you are out - if you do not have a can of car cleaner, pick one up. 

    On most carburetors there is a vent hole in the center of the carb. right next to the threaded rod used to secure the air cleaner. One can spray some cleaner into the hole and let it set for an Hr. or so. If the is dirt or varnish clogging things up, the cleaner should make changes in the fuel flow rate. Might not totally clear up the issue, but very often things change enough to make a sizable difference.

    Rich.

    Good morning gentlemen! Yesterday when I took one spark plugs out to see if there is a spark, I didn't see anything unusual, just the spark. This morning I disconnected the fuel line to let the carburator run dry, I sprayed carb cleaner in the carburator and cranked the engine. Nothing. I got outside took another spark plugs out and it was like summer at Niagara Falls!!! The gasoline just poured out of that cylinder! So I am of to buy new plugs and will return later. Thank you.

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    Good morning gentlemen! Yesterday when I took one spark plugs out to see if there is a spark, I didn't see anything unusual, just the spark. This morning I disconnected the fuel line to let the carburator run dry, I sprayed carb cleaner in the carburator and cranked the engine. Nothing. I got outside took another spark plugs out and it was like summer at Niagara Falls!!! The gasoline just poured out of that cylinder! So I am of to buy new plugs and will return later. Thank you.

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    6 hours ago, manholt said:

    Puff, you got my memory back, sticking choke was my biggest problem with the 440.  The other was the manifold gasket, no relation to OP's problem. 

    Andy.  How big is your tank and are you using any ethanol fuel?  

    No ethanol and the tank is 40 gallons.

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    Thank you so much guys! I quit for today and will continue tomorrow. This engine does have an upgrade under the distributor cap. It has magnetic a point system. Nice. When I turn the ignition key and it turns a couple times, I can see the fuel on top of the carburator. I think that's where the problem lies, flooding! Like I said, I will continue tomorrow and wish guy guys a pleasant evening! Thank you very much!

    Andy

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    Hello, I had it sit for hours before starting it again. I am in California and it is warm here today. The fuel regulator was leaking so I fixed the hoses and tightened the screws on it. I don't apply any throttle to it and it still smells like a lot of gas after only 2-3 cranks. Even though it getting too much gas, it should still attempt to stutter a bit but nothing. 

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    Thank for the continued input, I really appreciate it!! I changed the resistor and still the same. I have a good spark from the coil, which totally confuses me. Carburator smells like gas when I crank a few times. Is it possible for the carburator to get too much gas? And I think (see pictures above) I have a regulator in the fuel line too. That maybe broken and supplies too much gas? But it would at least try to come on when I crank.

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