Recently purchased a '74 targa with a 3.0 engine. I'm in OC, CA
Running fantastic the past few weeks.
A week ago driving, car went dead. Pulled over and started right up.
A few days later on the freeway small hiccups while driving. Once every 60 miles maybe.
Drove yesterday fine and parked for a couple hours. Car wouldn't start after but finally started and was able to drive 2 miles home from where I was. Acted like a car with really bad Carbs. Backfired on the way home.
After reading threads last night I checked the multi purpose relay in the front..it very was loose so I pushed it in and then tried to start the car. It fired up right away with no issue.
Today, Nothing. Won't start. Tries really hard and fires then stops.
Key in on position, Fuel Pump runs. It's not supposed to I know so maybe the wiring when the 3.0 was installed? Battery really strong. Lights on dash work fine, stereo etc fine.
Cleaned the prongs on the FP Relay just in case.
Has a Black Bosch Germany Coil. Has a Bosch CDI 227300
I know there are many out there with similar issues and maybe a good post I'm not finding. Can I check the CDI somehow or should I take in to a local shop to test?
I don't have the right socket size to check for Spark right now but I'll plan to tomorrow.
Any other help much appreciated.
