<VV> starts and dies

[Sethracer at aol.com]

Bypass the ignition key circuit for a test. Just clip a wire from the  
Positive (+) side of the battery to the small connector on the coil  -opposite 
the one that the small wire from the distributor clips onto. Try  to start 
it. If it starts and stays running - you now know where the  problem is! 
Disconnect the jumper - that will stop the motor - and start  backwards through 
the circuit from that coil connection, with the key on. You  are looking for 
a voltage feed - eventually you will find it. This is a good  situation for 
a test light, with a feed probe that you can slide into connectors  to look 
for voltage. With the light grounded, the probe hitting voltage will  turn 
on the light. It is easier to use than a volt meter. You may need to  trace 
back to the ignition switch under the dash. Read that diagram! It is  likely 
some corrosion in a push-together connector. Hey - it is almost 50 years  
old!  - Seth Emerson
 

 
 
In a message dated 9/28/2012 9:26:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
ssvairnut at yahoo.com writes:

Ok, we  got a late model that has been starting and running fine. Today it 
turns over,  fires and runs until you let off on the key. It has great spark 
and is getting  gas. Have not tested the coil input with key on yet.  
Anything come to  mind? any thoughts? I'm sure I will figure it out in the 
morning but too tired  to think on it tonight. Any input might be  helpful


John
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