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Hi Guys
I just purchased a 1979 LeBaron for Summer use here in Denmark and joined your forum.
The 318 engine has the dreaded Lean burn system with the SCC computer.
I am having trouble with the engine cutting out about the time when the thermostat opens.
It has happened about 5 times over the last two weeks on short trips, but it´s not consistent, and it can happen also when the car is warm and idling: I testet it today and the engine cut out twice over a period of 30 seconds when it reached running temp.
There is no sputtering; it just cuts out like if you turn the key.
I have checked all the vacuum hoses and wires and can´t see anything wrong.
I guess you guys over there must have a lot of experience with this system, so are there some quick things to check before I move on to tossing out the whole system and replace it with a conversion kit ?
I read the Lean Burn Conversion 101 thread, but the article dates back from 1995, so I guess today the solution could be a different one ?
I love the car, and I don´t care what it costs - just want it up and running again and being as reliable as possible !
Best Regards
Claus Jensen
I just purchased a 1979 LeBaron for Summer use here in Denmark and joined your forum.
The 318 engine has the dreaded Lean burn system with the SCC computer.
I am having trouble with the engine cutting out about the time when the thermostat opens.
It has happened about 5 times over the last two weeks on short trips, but it´s not consistent, and it can happen also when the car is warm and idling: I testet it today and the engine cut out twice over a period of 30 seconds when it reached running temp.
There is no sputtering; it just cuts out like if you turn the key.
I have checked all the vacuum hoses and wires and can´t see anything wrong.
I guess you guys over there must have a lot of experience with this system, so are there some quick things to check before I move on to tossing out the whole system and replace it with a conversion kit ?
I read the Lean Burn Conversion 101 thread, but the article dates back from 1995, so I guess today the solution could be a different one ?
I love the car, and I don´t care what it costs - just want it up and running again and being as reliable as possible !
Best Regards
Claus Jensen