Hi guys, Im new to the forum and I recently bought a 73' Mustang hard top with a 302 and C4 transmission. I've recently replaced the fuel pump, water pump, and starter solenoid. The guy I got it from had it torn apart but I figured I could work on it. So here is my issue--well, two issues. 1. When I turn the key, the starter fires up and the engine cranks and runs, however, the starter will not shut off. When I back the key off a little bit the whole engine shuts off all together. I was able to disconnect the starter from the starter solenoid and with the key in the "on" position I can crank the engine by touching the starter wire to the starter solenoid and when it cranks I disconnect it.. I was able to have the engine idle for an extended period of time while I tuned the carb. This brings me to my next problem. If I am not pushing on the shifter all the way into park the whole car just shuts off like a kill switch.
I purchased a new starter switch and am going to troubleshoot the wires tomorrow, and from what I have researched.. the transmission problem could be linked to the neutral safety switch? Am I going in the right direction? any other pointers? also, the ignition switch seems like a pain to get to. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tommy
I purchased a new starter switch and am going to troubleshoot the wires tomorrow, and from what I have researched.. the transmission problem could be linked to the neutral safety switch? Am I going in the right direction? any other pointers? also, the ignition switch seems like a pain to get to. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tommy