6 volt starter question , acting funny

[Don Dalton]

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 ?

[Don Coatney]

Does your vehicle have a key activated starter or a push button activated starter?

[Don Dalton]

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 .

[Merle Coggins]

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

[Don Dalton]

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