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Well, disconnecting the negative battery cable certainly "wiggled" that wire, and "reset" its connection to the battery.

Well, after all of the inspections you guys have recommended, the car didn't exhibit any of the problems. It's running fine. Even in...

Doing just that. So far, no issues. It's running fine in all positions. Just sent her out for a short test drive to see if we can get...

MAN. Just start it and let it idle while you go around and tug on the wiring harnesses. Takes all of a few minutes.

Any certain location this wiring may be?

I have seen some seemingly "non massive" vacuum leaks cause severe problems, but agree electrical is more likely since there is also a...

Much more likely it's electrical rather than loss of vacuum. That would be a massive opening to stall the engine. Your wiring needs...

Thank you, Bill. In a car this old, I can see dry rotting hoses being a thing. I'll give them a visual inspection. I know some of the...

"One weird thing that I noticed. It would be running ok and then you drop it in reverse and it would die sometimes right away..." That...

Will do. Certainly open to more suggestions from everyone. and what area would be likely to check thoroughly? I don’t have a manual on...

One big click usually means a problem within the starter assembly; either the contactor that the solenoid is closing or the starter...

billr, Grcauto, jack c, nickbb2, Mobile Dan, Yesterday 9/26 reattached negative cable and engine did not crank. I only heard one click...

disconnecting the battery is not a fix but if you are happy with it that's what counts.

Let us know what you find.

Thank you very much. It's great to have a plan of attack. She will bring the car by again on Thursday as I work 12 hour shifts the next...