1969 Buick Skylark ignition problem

1969 BUICK SKYLARK
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PYTHON67357
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Electrical problem
1969 Buick Skylark V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

When staring car ... car will not start till u release key back towards run position .... turns engine over in start position but doesn't fire until release back towards run position
Apr 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it a conventional distributor or an HEI??

Do this run a jumper wire from the coil's positive terminal to the battery positive post and then attempt to start then comeback and tell me.
Apr 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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