engine stalling

[FourDoor]

I agree with the "95% of gas problems turn out to be electric". I just helped a guy get an intermittent stalling problem out of a motorcylce and it was the condenser shorting when hot. Not only did the bike stop stalling it also ran better because I suspect the spark was hotter. I would just replace the condenser and see. If it still does it I would put on a spare coil. You don't even have to have the exact coil as long as it's meant for a 6 volt car. If you can get a buddy to help you out you could go for a drive on the back roads until it quits. Then with some one still maning the driver's seat have the other one jump out and lift the hood and pull a spark plug lead off and put it on a spare spark plug and drop the plug on the head. Put some kind of weight on it or hold it down with a piece of wood. Have the driver spin the engine and see if there is any spark. You should have your answer to "gas or electric" in short order.? :)
post script: For the test spark plug you might have one already clamped with a vise grip to a part of the head and already have tried it to see if it does show a good spark before going out on the road.? ???

[Cliff54]

all good answers. ... I  found out from my dad that he had lots of problems with his fuel pumps when he drove these  Plymouths (Back when these cars were not old) *** but something to think about.... If the engine gets warm and she stalls, it may be the Carb. ..but do not discount the Oil level.  I found out the hard way one day when I paid my son to change the Oil in my Savoy, and he "forgot" to add the OIL. We got about 3 miles down the road and She stalled and "flooded" I noted that the temp guage was high and I stoped and we started to trouble shoot right there on the road. The last thing on my mind was the OIL but he said "dad I kinda forgot to put the oil in"

After a few moments of explaining the IMPORTANCE of Oil and the Health of motors that were made back in 1954 (as well as todays),we added the Oil and we were back to the house to assess the engine for any damage, and there was none. " I Love Plymouth Motors"

Cliff54

[OldCarNut]

95% of all carburator problems turn out to be electric.  I had the same problem with my '39 (Brand X) car and it turned out that replacing the coil and condenser solved the problem.  Good luck with it.

[John Hendricks]

U might try a fuel pump heat shield-there is an ad in the Bulletin for one.  I got one several years ago.   U also might try re-routing the pump-to -carb fuel line a little more outboard for more air cooling space.  They have flared lines at NAPA in various lengths and if i can bend one to fit, anyone can.

[Bob Kinker]

Blow out your fuel lines, and replace the rubber hose on the suction side of the fuel pump. That ought to do it. If you still have a problem, buy a new fuel pump.
Bob K

[plysavoy56]

hi,  just purchased a 1956 ply savoy and i would like to ask for some help into a problem i have with it. when i start the car it runs just fine but when the engine is hot and i come to a stop the engine chuggs down and will stall. the car is in low gear ( transmission is fine ). i've replaced the carborator with a rebuilt. i've tried any adjustments i could think off. open to any and all suggestions. thank you,  kevin