will only start when i let off the key
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Car: 84 Z28
Engine: 355
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will only start when i let off the key
ive got an 84 Z28 its got about 150 thousand km on it its got a new msd ignition will turn over but will only fire when i let off the key its like the distributor isnt getin power till i move the key back from cranking position it takes a few tries but she will always fire it just randomly started doin this
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
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Re: will only start when i let off the key
Sounds like its not getting power with the key in the start position. See if you can put a test light on the power wire to the distributor to see if you have power while cranking.
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