74 Duster (318) ignition not working, not getting spark

First thing to check on a no crank with the key situation is the fusible link. It is a simple circuit as stated above. Also, I can see that all safety interlocks are out of the circuit due to the ground wire from the relay to the mounting bolt.

Before proceeding further I would also suggest gaining some more knowledge on the electrical systems in these cars. They aren't complicated, but the diagrams can look like a mess of spaghetti if you haven't learned about them first.


I have a Haynes manual and just looking at the diagrams makes me want to quit. I don't understand electricity and I don't like engineers.

So I don't need to worry about any interlock stuff? That's good. I was cleaning out the cabin today and noticed that there were wiring harnesses going to either seatbelt buckle. Both harnesses were pulled and loose and not connected to anything, so I suppose that's not an issue either. I was driving it without a seatbelt on when it was running.

Also, the column shifter is going from park to drive to reverse without needing to step on the brake or having the car in the ON position. I'm assuming it's not supposed to do this under normal circumstances?