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After more investigation, I found that the bottom half of the distributor had split and left a large crack in the distributor housing, which when heated, caused the distributor to malfuntion.
Thanks again for everyone's help!

Does anyone know if this system applies to North American MX-3's??

Seems very similar to my problem.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/michael.cr ... /index.htm

Thanks,
Bruce

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep an eye on it. It seems to be well warmed up with the cooling fan kicking in once in a while , prior to the engine quitting

Thanks,
Bruce

Hi Thanks for the reply, I grounded it to the frame, as well as ran a ground to the battery directly.

The HEI does not get that hot at all, but next time this happens I will run the "spark check"

Thanks!

I think I forgot to mention that I have replaced the Disty Cap, Plugs and wires.........

Thanks again,

Yes, I disabled the stock ignition, and removed the strap from inside the disty cap.

As I stated, it happens after driving the vehicle for 20 minutes (approx.) and it has warmed up.

I'm thinking electrical as well, but what???

Thanks,

HELP! I have a 93 V-6 Precidia, I changed the distributor twice due to problems, then decided to do the HEi conversion. The problem that I am having now, is that the car will run for approx. 20 minutes, then just die. If I wait around 5-10 minutes, I can start back up and go! I have changed the exte...