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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Get Me Started......

Hey Gang,, I got my 302 all together and running and took the ol gal around the block a few times, My question is? I turn the key and Rrrrrrrr,, Rrrrrrrrr, Rrrrrrrr, but it wont fire until i let go of the key. I can just hold it and it dosent even try to start until i let go. I am lost on this. I have a simple 3 wire performance products dist and no relays,hot boxes or electronics, Help me get this bad boy started. I just built this engine and every single thing is brand new. Thanks guys. let me know what to check.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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I don't see the problem, turn the key let it go and it starts.
Are you wanting to burn up starters? It sounds like you have good fire and compression what more do you need?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by topfuel
I turn the key and Rrrrrrrr,, Rrrrrrrrr, Rrrrrrrr, but it wont fire until i let go of the key.
Need more info.... does it fire and continue to run or does it fire and then die?
 
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