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  1. mtiger_dds

    E3 Radio Speaker-NOW A GROUP BUY!

    I had always assumed my center speaker didn't work, but alas, when I removed the grill this morning- I have no center speaker. There's a blank in the dash under the grill molded in the shape of a speaker. D'oh! :D
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    E3 SI on Ebay

    I don't think that car is an Ohio native, although I'm not 100% positive. That dealership gets interesting cars from all over, and unfortunately most aren't in great shape. He had one E3 a few years ago that had been in a flood. I remember seeing the pictures of it on various sites and FB pages...
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    Ignition harness plug housing

    Does anyone have a part number or source for this 6-pin housing? It's the socket that the ignition switch plugs into and has 6 total slots. Mine was damaged in an electrical short and the male connector is melted into the housing. I don't want to damage this one any more trying to pry out the...
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    Unfortunately, I found the new ignition switch harness wrapped around the steering shaft. The friction went through the insulation, shorted it out, and melted the harness plugs together. I did notice some odd resistance in steering on the way home last night, but didn't hear any noise from the...
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    Unfortunately, the triumph was short-lived. I took my son out for some celebratory ice cream after his soccer game tonight. Just as we were approaching the driveway at home, the car (and all interior lights) died and I had smoke coming out of the steering column. Obviously a short. I...
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    I pulled the sender and cleaned the screen. Fuel lines were all good. I also have a new sender on hand just in case this one ever goes.
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    Awakening this dormant post because my car is alive! Once I found the original ignition switch was toast, I replaced it with part #61321366107. The car would still crank but not turn over to start. I was still getting intermittent spark and no fuel. Furthermore, the switch would not fully seat...
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    Newly reupholstered seats

    My VIN is 3104825, January 1973 build date.
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    Wiper stalk install question:

    Whole contacts with plastic housing?
  10. mtiger_dds

    Hazard lights/switch stuck 'on'...

    The new switches aren't very reliable. I replaced mine within the last two years and as of the other day it no longer stays in the "off" position. I know I'm not the first person to bring up the "they don't make them like they used to" in regards to this switch. ;)
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    New ignition switch

    There is is!
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    New ignition switch

    Following up on my earlier thread "Intermittent Sputter and Die", I found that my ignition switch had disintegrated in the housing in the steering column. My car is a 1/73 build date. RealOEM listed the switch as part # 61321366107. I purchased one and got around to installing it today. The...
  13. mtiger_dds

    Intermittent sputter and die

    My ignition switch was in two pieces and likely held together by the harness and the bottom cover of the steering column. Dash lights were going crazy as I fiddled with it so I pulled the battery. A small copper piece also fell from the switch as I investigated- I'm hoping this bad switch can...
  14. mtiger_dds

    Intermittent sputter and die

    I dropped the underside of the steering column to check the ignition switch. Looks like mine is coming apart.
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    I put everything back to original aside from the new coil wire. Battery is fresh. It still cranks but does not fire. I do not have spark at the plug. The new coil wire contact is recessed in the boot. Can I lay it on top of something with a screwdriver nearby to test the coil? Thanks for...
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    I think I goofed. No spark at the plug. I mistakenly pulled the wire from coil to condenser and laid it on the manifold. That gave a spark. I did not try the actual ignition wire from coil to distributor.
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    The new ignition wire from coil to distributor did not solve the problem. Still cranking but won't fire up. Just for fun, I installed a clear fuel filter near the firewall where I could see it. After a few cranks, I only got a few drops of fuel at the filter.
  18. mtiger_dds

    Intermittent sputter and die

    I decided to recheck the coil, and when I pulled the coil-distributor wire it came apart. Could it be this simple? My previous luck in life says no, but maybe it's time for a fresh start lol!
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    Intermittent sputter and die

    Long time owner/lurker, seldom post but I'm extremely appreciative of the advice so far. No spark.
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