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conversion not going well, starter runs when key is turned on?

Posted By MG Cook 13 Years Ago
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conversion not going well, starter runs when key is turned on?

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Thought I had all fixed yesterday when I finally got the car to turn over, but when you turn the key on the starter engages automatically. Don't know if my ignition switch just went bad or other issues are at fault.

Also when it was turning there wasn't any indication it was firing.

My best car show this Saturday, was going to wait until after the show to start the conversion

but I had all the parts just sitting there and thought this can't be too bad, was I wrong . At least it started fine on 6volts just had terrible head lights and I was caught out a couple times and the dim lights are dangerous at night on 2 lane curvy roads.

All input appreciated!!

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Uploads/Images/1854acfc-695b-4861-a877-5f35.jpgClaim to fame is the car was used as an extra in the movie Diner with Micky Rourke, Steve Gootenburg, Paul Riser and Kevin Bacon.

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Forum Post conversion not going well, starter runs when key is turned on? By MG Cook ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sounds like you may have the ignition wire going to the starter... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I think Charlie has it right. As I recall from my 6-12 conversion... By miker ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Try switching the small wires on the starter solenoid. You may be... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post The original Ford switch were open to the coil when in start... By marvh ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post okay, one problem solved. reversing the Wires on the solenoid fixed... By MG Cook ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Run a lead from the battery to the positive of the coil. Crank the... By rick55 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Did you run a wire from the "other" terminal on the solenoid to the +... By oldcarmark ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post from the solenoid I have a wire going to the ignition switch, and the... By MG Cook ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post What ignition system are you using?Pertronix? Original Pertronix 1 or... By oldcarmark ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for your help, you're always there for everybody on this forum.... By MG Cook ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'll stick this diagram here so it isn't a pain to keep looking... By GREENBIRD56 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Steve! Is there a diferent Petronix for 6 and 12 volt? If there is I... By oldcarmark ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I believe there are both six volt and twelve volt versions of the... By GREENBIRD56 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post To see if you have any spark at all, disconnect the high-voltage lead... By Granny'56 ( 13 Years Ago )


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