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I have a 55 chevy 3100 truck with the 235 engine and the original foot stomp starter. The engine runs great as long as you keep the starter engaged. But as soon as you let off the starter the engine goes dead. I had all the wirng off the cab at one time when I had the cab off the frame. I have the dark green wire going to the coil and the other wire going to the wire that comes off the starter switch. Do I have this wired correctly? Thanks for any help on this problem.