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gruveb · 08-25-2016, 10:14 PM

I have a 69 C10. The engine and electrical systems are all new within the past 9 months.

The motor will fire when the key is turned all of the way and the starter is engaged. Let off of the starter and it dies.

I replaced the ignition switch.

If I run a wire from the battery to the hot side of the distributor, HEI, then it runs.

I'm stumped. Anybody got any ideas?

The motor is a 383, HEI distributor, all new.

Thanks in advance.

08-25-2016, 10:14 PM	#1
gruveb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rio Rico, AZ Posts: 43	Engine fires only when starter is engaged ... Stumped! I have a 69 C10. The engine and electrical systems are all new within the past 9 months. The motor will fire when the key is turned all of the way and the starter is engaged. Let off of the starter and it dies. I replaced the ignition switch. If I run a wire from the battery to the hot side of the distributor, HEI, then it runs. I'm stumped. Anybody got any ideas? The motor is a 383, HEI distributor, all new. Thanks in advance. __________________ 69 Driver - The Analog Truck