Good suggestion. Given that the coil to dist wire was compromised I'm
willing to believe that the wires may be the culprit.

What puzzles me though is why I can get it to start from cold with a little
throttle. I then have to hold it at idle or it will die. That seems to me to
be more fuel/air/throttle boy to me. Perhaps TPS?

m

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> This is something that has happened to me several times and although it
> is simple and might be overlooked its worth a shot. Because the motor
> was running while you powerwashed and ran afterward even if it was for a
> hundred miles dont overlook the possibility of -- steam. The water will
> vapor to steam INSIDE the dist cap and while running have no effect but
> when you shutdown and let it cool it condenses and becomes water
> droplets that simply short the cap and prevent the proper spark causing
> it not to start. It may even start but not without effort and will run
> poorly.
> I would suggest a second look at the electricals and make quite sure
> they are all dry. I normally leave the cap off after drying for several
> hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds true of
> the wires and their  connections in the cap aand coil.
> Just my two cents worth
>

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mordo
1990 Carat