picklejuice52
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Hey all,
Long time listener, first time caller...
I tried to search for this but might be too specific. I have a 1969 RR with a 440 swap that I purchased some time ago, both the 440 swap and electronic ignition were added prior to my ownership. Car runs great but I have always had a suspicion that the starting circuitry might be incorrect. When I go to start the car, it will never start while the starter is cranking (ie. ignition switch in the "start" position). The key has to return to the "run" position in order for the engine to actually run. I have scoured the electrical diagrams but none that I have found show the contacts vs. key position for the actual key switch. Additionally, there might also be some wiring issues as the previous owner converted to electronic ignition and I have seen their previous work with this car, so I am a little suspect.
So my question, is this normal? Does the starting circuitry bypass the coil to an extent and then the "run" position re-applies voltage? I have read that this is not the case and that 12v is applied to the coil during start and 9v thereafter.
Would also like to add that the car came with a TSP Ready to run distributor with no ballast resistor wired.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as this makes starting the car a little precarious at times.
Long time listener, first time caller...
I tried to search for this but might be too specific. I have a 1969 RR with a 440 swap that I purchased some time ago, both the 440 swap and electronic ignition were added prior to my ownership. Car runs great but I have always had a suspicion that the starting circuitry might be incorrect. When I go to start the car, it will never start while the starter is cranking (ie. ignition switch in the "start" position). The key has to return to the "run" position in order for the engine to actually run. I have scoured the electrical diagrams but none that I have found show the contacts vs. key position for the actual key switch. Additionally, there might also be some wiring issues as the previous owner converted to electronic ignition and I have seen their previous work with this car, so I am a little suspect.
So my question, is this normal? Does the starting circuitry bypass the coil to an extent and then the "run" position re-applies voltage? I have read that this is not the case and that 12v is applied to the coil during start and 9v thereafter.
Would also like to add that the car came with a TSP Ready to run distributor with no ballast resistor wired.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as this makes starting the car a little precarious at times.
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