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Old 02-02-2019, 06:49 PM
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I have a carbed 4+3 '85. left grnd strap out of dis. cap and tried to start car.tried to fire then died. now cranks but wont start.replaced distributor, unplugged TDS,security light was flashing while turning car over. no idea where to start troubleshooting
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I have a carbed 4+3 '85. left grnd strap out of dis. cap and tried to start car.tried to fire then died. now cranks but wont start.replaced distributor, unplugged TDS,security light was flashing while turning car over. no idea where to start troubleshooting
IDK what damage could have happened by leaving the ground strap off the distributor cap. Maybe ICM damage?
Do you have a FSM?

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FSM,factory service man? If thats what your asking no I dont. Any recommendations on which manual I should get

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