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Old October 27th, 2009, 05:36 PM
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ignition problem

hi guys heres another crazy question for a 1954 olds with 324 motor ,i just put motor in ,i think i have the wireing right ,but heres the problem when i turn the key on the on position the motor turns over and will keep on turning over till i turn the key back ,thats just on the on position ,i never had the chance to put it in the start position , i bought a manual on ebay one trouble when they copied it they did the wireing in black and white ,hope somebody can help thanks
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Old October 27th, 2009, 05:58 PM
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It would appear to me you have the wire reversed on the ignition switch, (on) should not turn the starter.
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Old October 28th, 2009, 02:37 PM
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thanks oldsmaniac , i found the problem i had the wires reversed on the safety netural switch , thanks again
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