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    dlotraf33, Glad you found the problem. I was getting a little concerned about your sanity. I was needing to try out the new fan I installed and was coming to your rescue. I had a similar problem after I finishedt the 34 and the module was the problem (mallory HEI). When installing the exhaust system I forgot to (stupid) disconnect the battery and the welding ground fried the module. It would run until hot and then leave me sitting,after cooling it would start up. Like you it took a while to find the problem. We just need to keep checking these guys out on the forum as they are smart,smart.
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    Great diagnostic thread. Glad problem is solved. Electrical stuff drives me nuts!
    " "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
    Great diagnostic thread. Glad problem is solved. Electrical stuff drives me nuts!
    Yeah, I was really close to getting a visit from the guys in white coats with the net and straight jacket. How is yours comming along. I need to go back and check that thread, its been awhile since I have checked for updates. Well it's fixed so now its back to building a new dash, this one is number 3, maybe I'll be happy with this one. LOL......

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    I'm moving slowly sanding the pickup bed to bare metal. Then applying rust converter. I want to get it fairly smooth, then I'll redo my tail gate. Once all that is done I'll do little patches here and there and then paint the interior of the cab. Slow since I hate bodywork!
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    Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
    I'm moving slowly sanding the pickup bed to bare metal. Then applying rust converter. I want to get it fairly smooth, then I'll redo my tail gate. Once all that is done I'll do little patches here and there and then paint the interior of the cab. Slow since I hate bodywork!
    Yeah I'm with you on the bodywork. And my shoulders and elbows won't take too much anymore. I hate rust, but maybe them rat rodders are onto somthing, no body work, no paint, NO SANDING...... I have been putting off my 66 for that very reason, no rust, and very little body work, but still BODYWORK........ Maybe paint in the fall......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Dalton View Post
    dlotraf33, Glad you found the problem. I was getting a little concerned about your sanity. I was needing to try out the new fan I installed and was coming to your rescue. I had a similar problem after I finishedt the 34 and the module was the problem (mallory HEI). When installing the exhaust system I forgot to (stupid) disconnect the battery and the welding ground fried the module. It would run until hot and then leave me sitting,after cooling it would start up. Like you it took a while to find the problem. We just need to keep checking these guys out on the forum as they are smart,smart.
    No prob. Even the thought of help is great. You know how it is you get so fustrated you can't think straight. At least I have developed a slight ammount of patience. Back when I was 16 I had this GTO. Put plug wires on and could get no fire. Checked it all. Checked firing order 1843657, and if 7 are correct the 8th has to be in the right place, right. Well after I got so pissed I went inside and watched tv or somthing, I came back out and checked it for the 18th time. Did you guess? num 2 in coil and coil in num 2. Duhhhhhhhhh what a dumb a##. Fired right up. Live and learn. This one was tough cause the problem only presented itself for just a few seconds. I finally just watched that volt meter till it died. I guess the coil in icewater maybe just kept the amp draw so low the problem wouldn't present itself. Oh well thanks for the thoughts.

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