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DANL · 03-31-2006, 11:42 PM

Having following electrical issues after removing, resealing and reinstalling the engine:

1. Alternator will not charge.
2. Ignition switch will not kill the engine.

The ignition switch should not be the problem as I installed a new one today.

Can anyone recommend a process to determine the problem?

Thanks in advance.

...Dan

*rage'nrat638* · 03-31-2006, 11:54 PM

reinstall old switch

DANL · 04-01-2006, 12:03 AM

Thanks rat, but I installed new switch because old switch would not kill engine. Unfortunately that did not correct the issue.

Thanks again.

...Dan

rustyold69 · 04-01-2006, 12:13 AM

i would check the grounds

jhow66 · 04-01-2006, 01:41 AM

Unplug the 2 wire connector on alt. and see if switch will kill engine.If so the 2 wires are reversed. (above advice does not carry a warrenty).

72armyswbtruck · 04-01-2006, 04:20 AM

I love your badges

ClemsonChevy · 04-01-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhow66

Unplug the 2 wire connector on alt. and see if switch will kill engine.If so the 2 wires are reversed. (above advice does not carry a warrenty).

THIS IS CORRECT! My friends 72 was doing the same thing after he installed a new alternator and a new alternator plug. He had reversed his two plug wires by mistake and had the same problem. Switched them back, and all was gravy.

chevy_fatman · 04-01-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DANL

Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine

I'm sure this will kill it.......

J/K had to

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 04-02-2006, 03:29 PM

This might do the trick also!!

JK check the alt plug.

DANL · 04-04-2006, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Chevy, black I'm sure your recommendations would work, but believe I will try option B first. Will try this weekend and keep you in the loop.

Thanks again.

...Dan

03-31-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine Having following electrical issues after removing, resealing and reinstalling the engine: 1. Alternator will not charge. 2. Ignition switch will not kill the engine. The ignition switch should not be the problem as I installed a new one today. Can anyone recommend a process to determine the problem? Thanks in advance. ...Dan

03-31-2006, 11:54 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine reinstall old switch

04-01-2006, 12:03 AM	#3
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine Thanks rat, but I installed new switch because old switch would not kill engine. Unfortunately that did not correct the issue. Thanks again. ...Dan

04-01-2006, 12:13 AM	#4
rustyold69 student wrench turner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: wrightstown, wisconsin Posts: 192	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine i would check the grounds __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 with 250 L6 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax with banks six gun

04-01-2006, 01:41 AM	#5
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine Unplug the 2 wire connector on alt. and see if switch will kill engine.If so the 2 wires are reversed. (above advice does not carry a warrenty). __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

04-01-2006, 04:20 AM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine I love your badges __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-02-2006, 03:29 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine This might do the trick also!! JK check the alt plug. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

04-04-2006, 09:55 PM	#10
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Re: Ignition Switch Won't Kill Engine Thanks for the feedback. Chevy, black I'm sure your recommendations would work, but believe I will try option B first. Will try this weekend and keep you in the loop. Thanks again. ...Dan



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