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1979 c3 runs for about 10seconds then shuts off. ive changed the ignition switch checked the coil numbers seem fine and its getting fuel not sure what else it could be?
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1979 c3 runs for about 10seconds then shuts off. ive changed the ignition switch checked the coil numbers seem fine and its getting fuel not sure what else it could be?

Hi.
This is the C2 section. You accidentally picked a forum for the wrong generation Corvette.

But it sure seems electrical to me.
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