Recent content by ted0161

I have to fiddle with both sides to get the seat belts out far enough to latch, they “catch/latch” very easily. If you hand feed them all the way in and hold your tongue just right they come out smoothly, but usually only after fussing and fiddling for a few minutes. What’s the “fix”?

Running now. Had no spark at coil, then it did. Cleaned all the connections, we’ll see what comes of that.

I was one step ahead of you on the ignition switch connector, I threw a quick jumper in the seat belt interlock and the start wire went to open. Thanks so much. Now I need to figure out why I lost spark. Key works like it’s supposed to now but engine cranks with no start.

Factory wiring harness with a few repairs. no added efi or anything else like that. Now after trying to diagnose what’s going on the symptoms have changed. Currently I can switch to the run position and it doesn’t engage the starter. However when I turn the key all the way to the start position...

I realize what you are saying. I don’t express myself well through text apparently. I’m not trying to be rude although it may have come across like that. I realize that the fuse is “to much protection” compared to the original f-link. I appreciate the help.

Stuck on the wrong thing gentlemen. I realize this is going to be hard but forget I said anything about that fuse. The fuse was and is fully functional and has been for a long time. I have zero issues with the fuse as long as the starter isn’t engaged with the engine running.

The fuse is not in the starter circuit. The fuse works just fine as long as the starter isn’t engaged while the engine is running (acting as a generator) The wiring harness is factory with a few repairs here and there.

There is a 20 amp fuse blade type in line where I believe a fuseable link used to be. Starter was acting as a generator and would blow the fuse. When that fuse blows there is no power inside the car.

Well unfortunately, I can’t seem to find the issue. Now not only does the starter engage in the run position, it’s not starting at all. No spark. Nothing looks “obvious” melted/disconnected. I’m going to find a wiring diagram to try and figure out what’s going where.

1974 Dodge Dart Swinger. I bought wiper parts from you a while back. I have the speedometer/gauges panel out and I am not finding any melted/bare wires. I’ll dig deeper tonight.

Starter engages in the run/on position. It stays engaged after the engine starts and blows the fuse. Replaced the starter relay and it still has the same issue. If you pull the wire to the starter off of the relay as soon as it fires, it runs fine.

I wish I could say all was great. I swapped out the carb for a brand new holley street demon with the composite bowl. No more boiling fuel when I shut it off. But I do not have it "dialed in" properly' Not confident in my ability to "fix" the distributor, I've purchased the limiter plate...