The other puzzling item was the reverse lights working in 'run' without the engine running, but after 'crank', the lights went out. I first addressed it in post 362, with several follow up posts afterwards.
Something in the Start circuit overrides the reverse light circuit, even when the key returns back to Run. Reversing the wires is the first step.
My post #372. Coincidentally (or not), the turn signals and dash gauges weren't working either. The first thing I did was reverse the backup switch at the tranny; that wasn't it. I stumbled upon the answer this weekend while randomly flicking the key while in the ignition switch.
After crank, with the engine running and the key in 'run', I lightly pressured the key counterclockwise. It moved just a hair, and in my fingers I felt a slight '
snick', and the gauges started working, the turn signals worked, and there was power to the reverse lights.
It's a almost brand-new ignition switch, but it seems that the return spring rotates the cylinder enough to turn off the start circuit, but not quite enough to engage the switched circuit. The slight pressure rotates the cylinder enough to engage.
Eventually I'll disassemble the switch to see what's going on, but I have power.
Speaking of power, the car is a different animal with the TKX. With the low 1st gear and 3.55's out back, the car jumps off the line. With the final bleeding and adjustment at Greg's, the clutch play is instantaneous. There's no comparison to the high stall converter. It is a BLAST to drive.
Converting the auto to the TKX is a game changer.
