I'd be more inclined to think your key ignition isn't making a good
connection, until you wiggle it a few times.
Brad
On 5/31/07, Robert Weeks <lists@woozy.com> wrote:
> I used to know the answer to this question but my early onset case of
> duh disease must have wiped it from my memory banks.
>
> Lately when I get in the Midget I turn the key, gas pump starts pumping,
> continue turning to the start position and nothing. Do this a couple
> more times with the same result. After that turning the key a few more
> times to start gives me a click (solenoid) but nothing else. Being hard
> headed and reluctant to give up I turn the key a few more times and
> presto! we're good to go.
>
> Sounds to me like either the ignition switch or more likely the
> solenoid, but what do I know? I'm not ruling out the starter. I've got a
> good starter and solenoid off the '69 organ donor car but time being
> tight and all, I'd like to figure out the best plan of attack. If its
> the solenoid I can do that before I go to work. If its the starter that
> will need to wait until later and it will have to get in line in back of
> my oil cooler install. Might as well do the oil cooler and the starter
> together
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
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