I had a similar problem with my 65. Turned-out to be the alt gauge in the dash.
I by-past it and its ok now. Just an idea..... David 65 plum-plum crownIn a
message dated 7/20/2004 12:20:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, FltSgt@xxxxxxx
writes:
>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
>
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