Q: Engine suddenly shut off, did not start right up - 1970 Jeep CJ5
I drove the car to work as I usually do and when it was time to go home, it just started well but in the middle of driving it just shut off. I was in situations before, when I flooded it so much that it wouldn't start right up, so I waited as I used to do. Usually, it would start after a few minutes. This time, I waited much longer and nothing. The following day, I attempted to start it again, and there was a sound of the starter turning but no engine running. The lights also work. There is enough gas in the vehicle. What could be the problem?
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