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Old 08-25-2016, 10:30 PM   #2
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Re: Engine fires only when starter is engaged ... Stumped!

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Originally Posted by gruveb View Post
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.

Where is your HEI getting it's power from?

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