Carb Blues, Gonna Let It Go

I had a girfriend with a Honda CRX and parts were expensive man! When her alternator went out I was floored when they told me that it would cost $400+ dollars from the dealer! Called the local NAPA and found another one for $325+. Luckily I used to drink at the bar with some guys who worked at the local auto electric rebuilders. $150 dollars for the alt to be rebuilt and $40 in drinks! Still the best deal I could get. This was back in '89. I can't imagine what they get for 'em now. :roll:

Your Valiant is a learning experience. Treat it as such and it won't seem such a burden. Those /6's will run forever it treated with just a little care and parts are way cheaper than for a modern FI car, domestic or imported.

C130 is right, sounds like an ignition problem. Check the condensor. These have a habit of shorting to ground. Is the distibutor hold down bolt loose? I've seen that before too.

Good luck! :headbang: