ford 8n

[joe1982]

Finally got the timing good now the engine will run a couple minutes then shut off then its hard to restart engine again i am the sec owner it has been coverted to 12v and has electronic distributor any help will b helpfull

 

[Bob]

Cold be loss of spark or or restricted gas flow.

First check for loss spark by connecting a spark tester to one of the spark plug wires. Then, visually monitor the spark as it runs and then dies. If spark fails... there's probably a thermal fault with the EI module or ignition coil POSSIBLY from too much primary current flow due to the lack of the correct ballast resistor.

IF spark continues as the engine falters, 'til it coasts to a stop... restriction in the flow of fuel from the gas tank to and/or through the carburetor.

 

[old]

Front or side mount distributor can make a difference as to the fix. I would start with the basic trouble shooting spark good blue/white and jump a 1/4 inch gap or more and good flow of gas out the carb drain plug