1979 Ford F-100 ENGINE SHUT OFF

1979 FORD F-100
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WBF1984
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Electrical problem
1979 Ford F-100 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I HAVE REBUILT THE CARB AND REPLACED THE PLUGS,WIRES D.CAP,ROTOR BUTTON HOWEVER THE TRUCK CAN BE IDLEING PERFECTLY AND JUST SHUT OFF LIKE SOMEONE HITS A KILL SWITCH BUT WILL REFIRE MOST TIMES.
Sep 28, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the the coil, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module-could also be the ignition switch-
Sep 29, 2010 at 4:54 AM
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