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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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Hi, does anyone know if there is some type of circuit breaker etc that wud prevent a c3 from starting or getting fire to the plugs? Thanks for replies....
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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Have you checked that you have 12 volts to the HEI? The connector on the side has the 12 volts to it along with a tach input lead. A test light is good enough. If it lights, you have power.

If you don't, check back to the ignition wire on the bulkhead connector on the firewall. Check inside on the fuse panel.

Do you have power elsewhere?
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I have power inside the car...the battery was a lil low but I have it on charge. I will check the voltages and plug one to c if I have spark also. Thank u so much for ur reply.
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If you have power to the Dist check the control module inside.No fire if its bad.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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I'll check tomar
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