won't rstay running

111,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONTYG53
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1965 chev pickup runs only while in start mode on the key
Jan 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM
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MONTYG53
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can hot wire the coil to make it run
Jan 8, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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JDL
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Some older systems have a bypass voltage for the coil. With engine cranking, the coil gets full battery voltage, when key goes to run position, the voltage to the coil goes through a resistor. Sounds like that resistor circuit is faulty. Don't have a diagram at the moment.
Feb 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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JDL
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Your wiring should be similar to the one below.
Feb 2, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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