"4 minute" Honda Accord

I own a 1987 Honda Accord. Lately, it's been stopping after the
engine has been on for about 4 minutes. At that point it stops--as if
someone turned off the fuel. It will not start again until it's sat
for a goodly amount of time. How long I'm not sure, but at least an
hour.

Has anyone out there in Honda land run into a similar problem? There
are no repair shops within 4 minutes of my house, so I'm facing a tow
job if I can't figure it out myself.

Please, please help me if you possibly can.

Thanks, and happy Halloween,

Norm Strong (my address is good)

 

My experience is mostly with Honda engine electrical problems, so my suggestion
below is biased by this. Others will provide suggestions that you should
explore, too.

When was the last time you had a new distributor coil installed?

Does the problem seem to be worsening?

Aged and failing distributor coils are notorious for causing problems after the
car is warmed up. I estimate around $100 for the part (you can probably buy it
online) and another $100 at the dealer to install it. Or, if you're handy, you
should go for it.

Updates for the edification of all here are always welcome. Hope you can get it
fixed quickly!

 

I changed the coil for a second hand one and the problem cleared up
but ... it came back! As it was second hand coil it may be exhibiting
the same fault as the one which was originally fitted. It does seem to
be temperature related. See the article in the Miscellanea section
called Rover 216GSi on my website below.

 

Sounds just like what my 1988 Accord did. Your carburator needs to be
rebuilt. After your engine burns the fuel in the float bowl, it dies.
Also check your fuel filters. An accord has 2. A good auto shop can
rebuild your carburator.