maleah 17 Report post Posted November 10, 2008 Any ideas would be apprectated. I have a 69 351w. When i turn the key the car fires up for a second then completly shuts down. I recently changed the distributer, new 1 wire alt. new coil. Everything appears to be hooked up correctly and i belive i have the timing very close. thanks for any input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justafordguy 10 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Sounds like the ignition switch. Use a volt meter and see if the coil still has power when it cuts off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Also might be a vacuum leak or carburetor problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Have you had the solenoid disconnected? If so check to make sure the 2 small wires are on the correct post. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
