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1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Repair Question


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Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on November 3, 2012

Chevrolet Bel Air Problem

When you go to crank the car,turn the switch allthe way on ,then the motor spins over, but will not run until you let off of the switch!! Can you HELP ME ? Thank's David.
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Replied on November 3, 2012

Check that the ballast resistor at the coil has not burnt out.

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