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Hi everyone I’m new to the forum here.. didn’t see anything posted on this topic. This does not only pertain to Cadillac but to any GM big block with a mechanical fuel pump
I was out for a late night ride with my girlfriend when the car died and would not crank over. The lights went off and when trying to start again it was completely dead. Turned out to be a frayed battery cable which I noticed and replaced myself now the car has a strong connection. I thought this would solve my issue but apparently not.
About a week later I was driving uphill slightly and the car stalled again but this time the car had lights and was able to be be restarted easily, then drove fine the rest of the way home.. thinking this may be a fuel pump issue
Alternator is pushing 13.9v with headlights on which is good. battery alone is pushing about 12.2v which isn’t great. The engine turns over strongly and I do not believe this problem is related to the charging system. BTW I replaced the fuel pump on the engine about 4 years ago.. have barely put 2500 miles on the car since then. Also did a carB rebuild 3 months ago with new fuel filter. Anything else I could possibly be Or is there something I am missing entirely? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Frank.
I was out for a late night ride with my girlfriend when the car died and would not crank over. The lights went off and when trying to start again it was completely dead. Turned out to be a frayed battery cable which I noticed and replaced myself now the car has a strong connection. I thought this would solve my issue but apparently not.
About a week later I was driving uphill slightly and the car stalled again but this time the car had lights and was able to be be restarted easily, then drove fine the rest of the way home.. thinking this may be a fuel pump issue
Alternator is pushing 13.9v with headlights on which is good. battery alone is pushing about 12.2v which isn’t great. The engine turns over strongly and I do not believe this problem is related to the charging system. BTW I replaced the fuel pump on the engine about 4 years ago.. have barely put 2500 miles on the car since then. Also did a carB rebuild 3 months ago with new fuel filter. Anything else I could possibly be Or is there something I am missing entirely? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Frank.