89StangGTConvertible

Ok, I posted yesterday, and this is a follow up. I did some diagnostic work this morning, and discovered a hose is not connected. Can anyone tell me what this hose is , and if it's the culprit for my problems. I assume it's a gas vapor hose of some sort. See my original post below:

Original Post:
Took a long drive with the wife today with top down - my baby drove like a dream. On the way home (60 miles from home) she started stuttering at about 65 mph. I took my foot off the accelerator, and she died out. I pulled to the shoulder, and tried restarting... no luck. Waited 10 minutes, and she fired up, but I was only able to drive a mile, and she stuttered, and died again. Waited ten minutes, drove about 4 miles, same thing... took me 4 hours to get home repeating this stop and go process over and over again. The last leg of the trip, was the best for some reason... went 12 miles, at 55 mph, and she didn't die once.... so, what's the scoop? Clogged fuel filter is my first guess, and I'll look into that tomorrow. Any other ideas? I was getting some bad fumes while this was going on... almost smelled like the clutch was burning (you know, that sort of smell)... weird, because my clutch is fine...

89StangGTConvertible

Just noticed my gas cap was not tight... gave it a couple of clicks.... hoping one of these two issues was the problem... thoughts???

Bubba 95SN

Nope, that will not do what you are saying. (Engine cuts off) Module or PIP. Check for spark when engine cuts off. Put pressure gauge on fuel rail if you are determined it is fuel. EEC1V test been done?

89StangGTConvertible

Thanks, Bubba.

I am sure you're right, and I probably won't get away with a quick fix. I have not had a EEC1V test... I will look into your suggestions.

mjr46

that line goes into the canister iirc, follow bubba's suggestion

ITALIANO66669

i can tell you for a fact that hose isnt the problem cause the other day i was poking around under the hood and found that exact hose burned on my header and it looked like it had been like that for awhile.i had no symptoms and when i repaired it car felt exactly the same.it sounds like a fuel pump but do what the other guys said.

89StangGTConvertible

Bubba - after doing quite a bit of research, I am thinking it's the ignition module. Can you please tell me where this is located, and if I can take it off to have it tested. Many thanks!

stangmanmike33

the ignition module is located on the front side of the distributor. you need a special tool to get to the bolts holding it on unless its out of the car.

ALMOST STOCK

All it takes is 5.5 MM deep thin 1/4" socket will remove the ignition module.