Electrical Issue

[So.Oregon K5'r]

I have a 1984 K5 w/ 350 / 700r4. The motor runs good but every now and then it dies driving down the interstate even. It usually starts back up, sometimes not very quickly. Would anyone out there happen to know what the problem is? This is driving me crazy.
Thanks,
So.Oregon K5'r

 

[Josey Wales]

Check the control module in the distributor. I had the same thing happen to me. When you do change it out, put some dialectic grease on the underside.

 

[paratrooper307]

Those modules often act up when they get hot if they're starting to fail.

 

[dyeager535]

I have a 1984 K5 w/ 350 / 700r4. The motor runs good but every now and then it dies driving down the interstate even. It usually starts back up, sometimes not very quickly. Would anyone out there happen to know what the problem is? This is driving me crazy.
Thanks,
So_Oregon K5'r

If you are going to mess with the distributor, just replace it. If it's the pickup coil, it has to come out anyway. You can't buy the components for less than you can buy a complete distributor.

 

[So.Oregon K5'r]

Thanks for the advise.
Never thought about the distributor, I replaced all the parts inside of it, coil twice, kept failing.
Thanks again

 

[Blue85]

Try to find an OEM coil - aftermarket ones fail way more. Also, an AC Delco module is better than a parts store brand. Avoid ignition parts in the yellow boxes.

 

[So.Oregon K5'r]

Thanks everyone. I'll try your suggestions. I appreciate it.

 

[rayfin]

Thanks everyone. I'll try your suggestions. I appreciate it.

Or it could be as simple as the power wire going to the distributor is partially broken/bad connectuon. Bad ignition swithes can do that too.