mechanic walked me through these same steps guys and I was able to get it goin; bad starter. Thanks for all the input! surprised actually, not sure why starter just didnt seem like issue but logically that had to be next.
1. removed and tried to jump it - no life
2. rocked it in gear and...
I just got the 79’ started after 15 years of sitting! But…then it died and now wont crank at all.
normal prep work was completed, it is all stock.
symptoms:
started and ran good for 1-2 minutes. push choke in a little and dies (normal for 2F that has sat and needs timing right). start up...