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Stalled....Help.....

Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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got a 79 vette, was driving home and just lost all power, any ideas?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Ok.....That is about the scarsest info I have ever heard. What exactly do you mean by Lost All Power?? Did the engine quit? Did your power to your lights or wipers quit?? What were you doing when you lost power?More Info means better help...
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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HEI ignition module.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Cat converter?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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The positive cable on the battery it has a habit of rusting between the hook up to the batt and the bolt.and if it has power and just died turns over but wont start( Hei module )in the Distrib.
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