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Old 05-16-2025, 12:37 PM   #5
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Default Re: Trouble shooting help - '46 Deluxe

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Originally Posted by FortyNiner View Post
On the first instance, I used a jump box (after a few minutes of cranking w/o fire) and it started immediately. It has also started instantly if roll starting by popping the clutch in gear.

Today, I found that it will also start immediately if the ignition switch is moved to 'ON' while the starter is engaged.
This caught my attention. Try running a wire that goes from the battery to the distributor side of the coil, bypassing the resistor. If that works, wire up a momentary switch that you can toggle while cranking. For normal running the resistor is in play.

Ignition Switch to Coil Resistor; Black with Red 16
(also found as Red with Blue)
Coil Resistor to Ignition Coil; Red and yellow 16
Ignition Coil to Distributor Points. Black 16

Links for your wiring diagram, https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...44&postcount=5
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