Just thinking and not looking at a shematic here, but wouln't it be wise to
check the ignition switch before replacing the solenoid? Current may flow to
the coil in the on position, but there may be a bad connection within the
switch in the start position. Possibility?
Jay
WORKING HARDER at THINKING DIFFERENT
73+68 GT6 (One car, many parts)
Me: "It'll be back together for my daughter's graduation."
Them: "High school, or college?"
Me: "Grad school...."
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>>possition I am getting power to the wire that runs from the coil to the
>>distributor, But when I turn the key over I loose power to that wire and
the engine
>>will just turn and turn without starting,,,,but,, as soon as I let the key
go
>>and regain that power to that wire the engine starts. Am I lost or did
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>Mike...chances are that your starter solenoid <mounted on the
>bulkhead> has gone bad. First check and see that you have a white
>wire with a yellow stripe connected to it and that the connection
>looks clean and tight. After that, replace the solenoid.
>
>Cheers!
>Tom O'Malley in Southbridge Massachusetts
>'74, '77 Spits
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