changed plug wires / won't start
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I created a hood prop that spans between the upper A-arm and the hood rib. Keeps the hood a little lower to prevent the hood lights from turning on. Just so I can do some basic maintenance without draining the battery. I really get tired of re-programming my radio every time.
Hey guys. Just checking in to see if anyone can shed some light. I changed the wires in my 84 corvette. The car started before no problem( well it did have to be jumped once a week or so ago) but after changing the wires I tried starting n it's dead. Tried jumping it n it still won't start. Just dead as can b. u think I just need a new battery? I saw somewhere it could be the lights on the hood while I changed them? Thanks for any help!!
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I created a hood prop that spans between the upper A-arm and the hood rib. Keeps the hood a little lower to prevent the hood lights from turning on. Just so I can do some basic maintenance without draining the battery. I really get tired of re-programming my radio every time.
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I created a hood prop that spans between the upper A-arm and the hood rib. Keeps the hood a little lower to prevent the hood lights from turning on. Just so I can do some basic maintenance without draining the battery. I really get tired of re-programming my radio every time.
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.045 for 1984 Corvette.
Most parts stores have very inexpensive gap setting tools available.
Maybe a buck.
The circular one works pretty good.
Most parts stores have very inexpensive gap setting tools available.
Maybe a buck.
The circular one works pretty good.
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