Starting problem

Posted by I'llbegonebeforecar On 2009/10/7 14:08:35

Its been so darn long since I worked on a car, besides plugs and filters, I sometimes wonder why I keep all the tools around. Anyway, I have a 1948 super eight that wants to start, then dies. I have good battery, good gas, good fuel pump, good starter but when I turn the key, hit the pedal, she turns over nicely and at the exact instant the engine begines to fire up, the starter disengages and the engine shuts off. If this was my old 72 Duster I would immediately look for the open ignition resistor in the starting circuit, but since a 6v does not have one, is something in the ignition/starter circuit failing and shutting me down. I'm at a loss what to look for.
Any help would be appreciated