Electrical issue - loss of power/trouble starting

1989 MAZDA B2200
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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MODAYMOZ
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Sometimes my truck will not start, other times it will start up fine, but I lose all power while driving. The electric still works (lights, blower, etc.) and the engine is still running, but it will coast until low rpm and then die. Sometimes starts right back up, other times will not start again for several minutes. I replaced the ignition coil and wires, it has a fairly new distributor and spark plugs. One particular time it died, my blinkers went out for a couple days, then started working again. Please help! Note: the ignition switch is worn out, but not sure that is related - the electric completely shuts off when it acts up, different than this other issue.
Mar 13, 2016 at 12:58 AM
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HMAC300
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Fix the ignition switch first, that may be the problem, then check all fusible links and fuses.
Mar 13, 2016 at 10:15 AM