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Old 05-17-2025, 08:47 AM   #20
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Default Re: Trouble shooting help - '46 Deluxe

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama View Post
Could be a dirty ignition switch. The contacts inside those switches get dirty and burned over time causing a high resistance to the ignition. Try placing a jumper wire from the Batt terminal to the Coil terminal on the back of the switch. I’ve had to remove and clean the switch in my 40 a couple times for these very symptoms.
Good to know. Thanks!
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