I recently purchased a "ran when parked" 73 with a 350 swap. auto trans. I installed a known good battery and when i turned the ignition switch, the starter would spin but the bendix would not engage. I disconnected battery and then I took a long prybar and taped the starter and starter solenoid. Reconnected power, then I no longer had power at the ignition switch.
I have 12.4V at the starter. I have continuity from the "S" terminal to IGN SW BY wire. But I have no 12V at the IGN SW RW wire. or anywhere really. not at the fuse box either.
I found the a fusible link that is not connected to anything located near the starter. The connector is broken. is this still used in a V8 swap?
Momentarily touching this to the postive starter terminal shows no change.
I am using earlywire.JPG (2800×2031) (airmayer.com) for tracing wires.
Where should I expect 12V when the car is in off? ACC? ON?
I have been staring at this diagram and will be testing W at the fuse box after repairing the fusible link and connecting it to the starter terminal. unless for some reason this is not used anymore.
Thanks for any help. I can use a meter and test light and do have mid level mechanical experience. will get photos up in the morning,
Thanks
Dondo-Z