76 2.0 ignition problem?, Won't restart after sitting for 15-20 minutes Options

[rd914]

Drove the car for about 30 minutes and parked for 15-20 minutes to get some food. Hopped back in and it won't start. The starter engages but no joy. Did it about 4-6 times. Had to push start the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

By the way, when I first start the car cold. It hunts excessively to almost where it dies then it settles a bit after it warms up. Still hunts but not as much. Not sure
if it is related to the issue I described above.

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

[gendent]

I agree the head temp sensor is the problem and the resolution, having just addressed the problem. They are inexpensive and although the servicing requires adapting either the socket or the extension that fits into the socket to allow the lead to exit without cutting it, it was a small effort that paid off in the confidence of knowing it was done right and won't plague me further.

[rd914]

I agree the head temp sensor is the problem and the resolution, having just addressed the problem. They are inexpensive and although the servicing requires adapting either the socket or the extension that fits into the socket to allow the lead to exit without cutting it, it was a small effort that paid off in the confidence of knowing it was done right and won't plague me further.

Thanks. Looks like it will be the next weekend project.