4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

[chancey260]

i run my engine for @ 1 1/2 hrs then it starts to sputter like it wants to stahl. it keeps running like it is tring to work it out itself put it don't. if i let it sit to eat a sandwich it works normal again for an hour and starts again. i have tried all the carp cleaners and water out in the gas<br /><br />please help!!!<br />i'm deperarate for the weenend.<br />please email at chancey260@yahoo.com

 

[MooseHootie]

Re: 4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

Sounds like a internal carburetor problem.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

Chancey, Is it possible the choke is stuck closed? <br /><br />If that is not it, I suspect you have an ignition component that is sensitive to heat and causes weak or mistimed spark, when it gets hot!<br /><br />Ironically, If you can get it to not run at all, it will be easy to determine if it is an ignition problem.

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: 4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

After it begins to sputter does it die, and then wont restart. If it wont restart, check to see if it is getting spark. If it gets a good spark, then it is a fuel issue. <br /><br />Ken

 

[DaveM]

Re: 4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

You didn't mention the manufacturer or year. <br /><br />It definitely sounds heat related. When was the last time you replaced plugs, plug wires, points, condensor, rotor, distributor cap? If you have electronic ignition, you might look at the fuel pump.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: 4.3L V6 quits running desperate for weekend

Aren't some 4.3's famous for vapor lock? Sounds like it might me the problem...