dhvidston
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- My Car
- 1971 Mustang conv 302
1973 Mustang conv 351
Hey all
My 71 Mach 1 starts up and runs great but wont shut off when I turn the key to the off position.
Here is what I tried: Switched starter solenoid with a new one, same problem. Switched again with a known working Autolite solenoid..
same problem.
Removed the ignition starter on top of the steering column and replaced it
with a spare ignition starter that I had on another column ( stored away for 25 years) D1 part#. The spare started the car, no problem.. but still wont shut off.
As a test only...should I be able to start and shut off the car manually by removing the connecting rod from the ignition switch and push the plunger in to "start" and pull the plunger back to "stop" the motor?
I have to pull the coil wire to get it to stop.
Any info is much appreciated!
Doug in Indy
My 71 Mach 1 starts up and runs great but wont shut off when I turn the key to the off position.
Here is what I tried: Switched starter solenoid with a new one, same problem. Switched again with a known working Autolite solenoid..
same problem.
Removed the ignition starter on top of the steering column and replaced it
with a spare ignition starter that I had on another column ( stored away for 25 years) D1 part#. The spare started the car, no problem.. but still wont shut off.
As a test only...should I be able to start and shut off the car manually by removing the connecting rod from the ignition switch and push the plunger in to "start" and pull the plunger back to "stop" the motor?
I have to pull the coil wire to get it to stop.
Any info is much appreciated!
Doug in Indy