Don Dalton Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I just got my fresh 51 218 running and its the smoothest running engine I've ever played with . My problem is the starter seems to hold the engine back from starting until the solenoid is opened . So I crank it a bit and turn the key back to run to start position and it takes right off . Is this a condition of having a 6 volt starter on a 12 Volt system , a positive ground condition inside the starter or just a weak spring in the starter keeping it engaged not letting the motor take off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Does your vehicle have a key activated starter or a push button activated starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dalton Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Key activated . The previous owner made a completely new wiring harness and he did use 1 side of the dimmer switch to activate the solenoid . I eliminated that circuit and went straight to the key . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Check your ignition switch. I suspect you may not be getting power to your ignition system in the cranking position. Once you release the key from the crank position power gets to the coil and it fires up. Merle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dalton Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Thanks Merle , There is a 7psi kill switch inline with the oil pressure and like most every circuit on the former owners scheme it did not work right . I wired it correctly and coil comes alive while cranking when it reached 7 psi . I feel like an idiot . Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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