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10-16-2013, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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ignition keeps cutting out
Something in the dash is making my ignition cut out. It runs fine until I lift the dash up to bolt it in, and before I even get it in place it cuts out, Im goin nuts!
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10-16-2013, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
Sounds like the wire to the coil is shorting out on the tank some where.
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10-16-2013, 08:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
are the switch terminals touching the tank?
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10-16-2013, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
A Wal-Mart Multi-meter with needle, (GE yellow model under $15.00), can save many hours of guessing to check electrical continuity in wires.
If your problem is the switch, in the pop-out switch area, Bratton's catalog indicates a diagram of how to test correct switch continuity with a multi-meter. Many old wires in the switch's armored cable short out. Metal wire connectors sometimes ground out on the inside of the gas tank. Many install electrical tape on the inside of the gas tank to prevent shorts. Again, a simple multi-meter can save many hours of guess work. |
10-16-2013, 08:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
Try wrapping a little electrical tape around the ignition switch poles. They're probably contacting the gas tank.
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10-16-2013, 08:33 AM | #6 | |
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As far as touching the tank, tape might wear through, and that would be bad if it happened in an intersection, or in the middle of the night. Better be safe and make sure there is clearance. |
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10-16-2013, 02:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
I glue a leather patch on the gas tank, right behind the ignition switch, also one on the back of the junction block. Bill W.
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10-16-2013, 04:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
This is where you need a fuse , The one that mounts on the starter
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10-16-2013, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
I had the same problem, and it nearly drove me crazy. It turned out to be a #^&!# reproduction dash panel. The hole for the pop out ignition switch was deformed and would jamb the switch causing it to not make contact. It worked and tested perfectly on the bench but sometimes worked in the car. A very large tapered punch and a deep socket adjusted it temporarily. I just got a good original today, so another job on the list for winter.
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10-16-2013, 07:21 PM | #10 |
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10-21-2013, 07:53 AM | #11 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
Combination of the ammeter, keyed ignition, stuck cut-off switch AND GREMLINS! Also timed the truck while we were at it. She's runnin fantastic now, AND I've learned a lot in the process but my God what a pain in the ass lol..............
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10-21-2013, 06:13 PM | #12 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
IMO the are behind the dash was not one of Henry's brightest ideas. Wires are large and not flexible, replacement ign sw's not made correctly (if you can't afford a pop out), short posts on the ammeters (especially if adding a dash lamp) and tight, tight, tight when trying to tilt back to install. JMO
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10-21-2013, 06:20 PM | #13 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
All part of the fun of an 85 year old car!!
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10-21-2013, 07:16 PM | #14 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
I especially like the repop terminal box (black plastic in center of firewall) with the threaded posts protruding or turning out the back of the box so they eventually wear a hole in the paint on the firewall and short out the system.
Talk about doomed to failure! (original boxes are insulated/covered at this location.) And this one that might take you DAYS to find with a meter since it's not apparent at all. Joe K
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10-21-2013, 07:24 PM | #15 |
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Re: ignition keeps cutting out
Way to stick with it! If it was easy and cheap.....everybody would have one!
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