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I think I figured it out finally! There was an extra, but apparently not needed wire on the starter solenoid. I removed that and VIOLA! Car...
Ok, so I fooled around and swapped some wires and it starts and runs now. But weirdly it starts by turning the key to the “on” position. And when...
What can we help with? I did the swap on my Fairlane, and the bulbs are obviously much brighter than stock ones, but I cannot get the damn things...
Those rubber/steel core gaskets are the truth! I’ve had a set on the 302 in my Fairlane since I’ve had the car which is going on 13 years now....
i think you can just go pull one from a pick n pull for $50-$100, if my memory recalls correctly. ***EDIT*** This comment was incredibly late. I...
What a gorgeous ride! Man that color really demands attention. And way to stick with the build!
@Johnny Gee No sir, all of the wiring is about as fresh and clean as it can be. I’ve tried to be sure that if anything looks unkempt I...
@Johnny Gee all good my man, I appreciate all of the help from everyone! I just verified, with the key on, I have power going to the distributor,...
@AngleDrive aint that the damned truth!
Just curious why this would all just start happening now, however.
Ok! Got ya. So yes, the dizzy is wired to the ignition switch
The distributor wiring hasn’t changed since I put it in, so I would be shocked if that was the issue.
This is the way I have it wired…
Test light confirms that I have power on both posts upon ignition, but once the key is released I lose it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The HEI was prior
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