72 Cutlass automatic to 4-speed, won't start

Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Unhappy 72 Cutlass automatic to 4-speed, won't start

Have converted to a 4-speed, car turns over with spark and it is getting gas. Started once am died. Now will not start. Have I missed something in the wiring or does something need to be added.

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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Neutral safety switch maybe?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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neutral safety switch

is still engaged on steering column and car turns over with spark that can't be it, can it?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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neutral safety switch is still engaged on steering column and car turns over with spark, that can't be it can it?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Pull a plug - if it's wet, change them all!
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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It's not the neutral safety switch as the car turns over! Do you have 12v at the + side of the coil when cranking? And with the key on? Spark (at the right time), fuel, and air is all it needs to start and run.

Try holding your foot to the floor while cranking and see if that works.
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