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Old 01-27-2013, 09:37 PM   #73
Karl
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Default Re: Who Can Diagnose THIS Total Mystery? Win A Prize?

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
Bad ignition switch, especially a rero switch that doesn't have a good positive click to the ON position.
Poor wire insulation on an original popout switch, so it's grounding out inside the steel cable.
Short wire between the upper and lower dist. plates grounding out or broken.
I assume the terminal box connections are clean and tight, and all wire terminals are soldered to the wire.
My Money is on the ignition switch ! - I had the same symptoms when my one went bad - Took me ages to find it -Karl
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