<<Help! Finally getting my 68 2000 out of the garage after the long
Connecticut winter. Charged the battery, changed the oil, checked the
antifreeze, and she fired right up yesterday. Today I went out to take
my first ride of the year, and she quits as soon as I let go of the key.
Is there a way to check the switch without removing it from the car? Or
should I be looking elsewhere for the problem? >>
Have you cleaned up the contacts on the ballast resistor?
Little (3/4" x 3/4" x 3") white thing sitting on the firewall. On the
'68-'70 Datsun roadsters they will bypass the ballast resistor when
"start" is used on the ignition switch.
In normal "run" mode, the voltage is dropped by the ballast resistor.
I've found those slip on connectors, and the little "studs" on the
ballast resistor to build up corrosion over the years. Taking everything
apart, cleaning with some fine emery paper, and reassembling will help.
When I reassemble I use just a light smear of antisieze (aluminum or
copper based) to help prevent corrosion from reoccurring.
Tom
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