The '66 Electrical System is Going #2*/1#3~0

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like your ignition switch is not supplying 12 volts to the ignition
system.  Check your fusible link - if that's OK, check the pertinent wires
in the bulkhead connector.  If those are OK, check the ignition switch
itself.  You'll need the FSM to identify the right wires.

By the way, the ballast resistor is only in the circuit after starting - it
is not involved in getting the engine started.  It provides a dropped
voltage for running after you release the key - to save wear and tear on the
points.

Dick Benjamin
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Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 9:20 AM
Subject: IML: The '66 Electrical System is Going #2*/1#3~0


> Hola
>
> Turn the key to ON - nuthin.  Turn the key to the START position - still
> nuthin.  Use a jump wire to the lower connection on the squire bodied
Ballast
> Resistor from the battery and jump start the car at the starter solenoid
with the
> key in the ON position, and it will start and run.  Remove the wire from
the
> battery to the ballast resistor and it will die.  I thought the resistor
was
> shot so I replaced it.  Still nuthin.
>
>                                        Rodger & Gabby
>                                        Colo Spgs
>
> '47 De Soto Custom w/Fluid Drive & passenger door mounted swamp cooler
> '63 Le Baron w/F-Sweep trunk lid & std A/C
> '66 Le Baron w/dual A/C & reverbed AM/FM
> '70 Overlander - InterNational
>
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