John,
It might be in the switch, but most likely a problem with the Starter
Solenoid!
Joe
John Summers wrote:
>
> Dear folks, I went out to my '74 TR 6 today for my daily errands and
> when I turned the ignition key notices a milisecond of hesitation before
> the car fired. Noting that I had noticed this I shut it off and tried
> again just for fun. This time the milisecond turned into several
> minutes of turning the key with no response. I was getting power
> through the switch because the guages would register and the radio would
> play. After checking wll of the known (to me) connections under the
> hood I gave it another shot. Nothing. So I sat there and fiddled with
> the key, turning it off and on for 10 or 15 tries. The beast would
> start randomly and run normally.
> So I drove to the most important destination and left it running while I
> went inside. Got home ok and shut it off and of course it wouldn't
> start.
> Does this sound like the problem is in the switch to you?
> If so will it require a new switch or can I take this one out and play
> with it,,,,no, I'd get a new one. In this case, are all ignition
> switches alike? I.E., can I get a General Motors or Toyota "switch" or
> do I shwll out the $$ for one from our normal catalog suppliers??
> This is my "only" driver so I need it's full cooperation.
> Thanks folks,
> John Summers
> Jacksonville, FL
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