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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Talking ignition ????

after a couple of days of searching and troubleshooting i found the problem. i traced and checked all my wires from the battery all the way to the ignition switch. i replaced a couple of corroded and broken wires and re-did the ignition switch. i now have power including headlights, taillights, and even the fan and wipers. i checked this with just jumper cables to test if power was flowing. i will wait to try an actual start when i have a new battery to put in my '66. i wanted to thank all who gave me such great advice. "thank you all!". this is a really great place for tips and tricks. hopefully the new battery will be all i need now and that the starter is still in great shape. thanks again and have a great weekend!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Take the starter down to your local parts house and have it checked out. Thats what I would do. And I'm glad to here you fixed your wireing problem thats cool. Very happy for you.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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ignition????

That is the plan. I will be buying a new battery Wed. or Thurs. and putting it in Frid. or Sat. Also, testing the starter as well. I know where I can get a new starter for 27.99. Does it matter if it is Automatic or Standard on the starter. I was told it did, but that doesn't seem right. What do you think, please let me know.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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It depends on what engine you have. The FE uses the same starter either way, the I6 I think uses a different starter depending on auto or manual trans.
 
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