69 ignition problem???

67Dart273 said
Here is how this works. The ignition system gets "run" voltage from the ignition switch (usually dark blue) out through the bulkhead connector to one side of the ballast. Somewhere in there that wire is branched off to feed the voltage regulator, and depending on year/ model, "other things". Electric choke, smog doo dads, etc.

THAT WIRE GOES DEAD during cranking.

Cranking ignition voltage is supplied by a SEPARATE contact and wire in the ignition switch, the resistor "bypass" circuit, usually brown. That wire comes from the ignition switch, out through the bulkhead connector, to the coil+ side of the ballast resistor.

Either the ignition switch is bad, there's a break in the blue wire, or the bulkhead connector has a bad contact

You can download service manuals and aftermarket wiring diagrams at MyMopar. Some of those over there came from the guys right here

You Sir, were spot on!!!! Before ordering a new ignition, I chased some wires based on you incredible advice. I found a "challenge" at the bulkhead which has certainly been an issue with this car somewhere in the last 50 years. Correction....in the 29 years prior to my 21 years of ownership.

I bypassed the bulkhead with the wire you described above, and had the car running like new this afternoon.

Next challenge. Take a look at the photo of the bulk head plug. Now what? Solder the wires? Replace the bulkhead plug??

I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks everyone for your help here. It feels very good to figure something out. I couldn't have done it with out all of your help!!!!!!

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