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Old 09-09-2015, 10:22 AM   #4
northerngmc
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Re: 1959 gmc ignition, starting problem

Do you have a ballast resistor on the firewall?



If so, try disconnecting it and running a jumper wire across the 2 wires. If you get power, you need a new ballast resistor.

When I first bought my truck this was a common problem I had. I would go through a couple a year. Truck would die, no spark.

Best of luck.
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