62 C-10 screwdriver start

[fasteddie1964]

Originally Posted by runamukrancher

.... and a few weeks later, here's what the problem was (and still is):

Neutral safety switch located at bottom on steering column. I had the local shop look at it, very busy little place. Had to get truck towed in, the screw driver start wasn't working. after a week he says it's good to go, no charge, just adjusted the NSS. OK! so I bring a large box of dog bones for his shop dog and truck is running; home I go. Headed out a few hours later, turn key and NOTHING. lights on, no crank, exact same problem. so i shift thru all gears eventually it will start in Neutral. (with hand brake on) the trick here is when I park the truck, while it is still running, I shift into N, handbrake on, cut motor. That's the best chance to have it "set" to start again. crazy!

so it wasn't the solenoid, or the starter or any electrical connection by the fire wall, all great suggestions. I'm not happy about it all but hey all it cost to find this out was dog bones. The NSS I had replaced 3+ yrs ago forgot all about it - is this just a touch and (maybe) go sort of thing, just knock it around and get it right that way? Would be nice to start my truck in *Park* someday! Thanks for any and all info.

Sounds like the solenoid is heating up will it start when engine cools? If it starts cold, you probably need to get a solenoid like fords use and mount on fender well. https://www.google.com/search?q=remo...ml%3B599%3B403