We continued to struggle with this issue... Finally today, I did what mgarblik recommended. I figured that would tell me if the ignition switches were bad or if the wiring/circuit was bad. Well it worked and after about 5 tests there were no problems with the solenoid kicking in while turning the key to off position. So thankfully the wiring is ok but we have just been unlucky with switches. We have 2 original 1961 switches and one repro I have as spare for my 65 GTO. So until we find a good switch/rebuild one or have one rebuilt we can use the push button to start it. I was worried about the wiring since we rewired the car with a universal aftermarket kit during the restoration.
We also have a too frequent starter freewheeling issue and I wondered if that was related but the push button didn't fix that. I think we have the same luck with solenoids! We put a NAPA/Echlin solenoid in yesterday. It works fine when cold but as soon as the car warmups, the freewheeling starts. Once or twice, then it will engage and start the car. I think we will try a new AC Delco starter from our host next.
__________________
www.gtopa.org
GTO Association of Pennsylvania
Webmaster
|