Tom,
A bad ignition switch will not cause the headlights to not work, so
let's look at a few other things.
Assuming that you have a good ground for the battery, the first stop for
electrons is at the starter. The large cable that runs from the battery
+ terminal goes to the large stud on the starter. Check to see that the
terminals on that stud are tight. On that same starter stud there is at
least one smaller wire, probably 2. These wires go to a 2 or 3 pin plug,
less than 1' from the starter, right under the rear carb. If the
connections in that connector get dirty, it can cause the car to be in a
coma. Since you say that you put new carbs on, it is possible that you
disturbed that connector. My bet is on that connector. If that connector
is tight, there is probably something wrong in the dash. The next stop
for the electrons is the ammeter. Make sure that the connections on it
are tight. Next I would check the fuses for the headlights to see if
they are tight and clean.
Do you have a test light or volt meter? If so, I can give you better
troubleshooting test to make.
Good luck.
Peace,
Pat
Notebaart, Tom E (STP) wrote:
>Hi List,
>
>Maybe someone can help with resolving this issue. I just put on the rebuilt
>carbs I got from Keith W. (thanks Keith!). I charged up the battery, as the
>car has sat all winter and part of the summer. When I tried to start it, I
>turned the key, and ...nothing, not even a click. The headlights do not come
>on either, with the key in the "on" position. So far I have verified that the
>battery is good. I have cleaned the battery terminals, and cleaned both
>cables and the ground connection -still nothing. I am now thinking that the
>ignition switch may be bad, or maybe my ammeter somwhow blew during the winter
>(shouldn't have, as it ran when I put it away). Any thoughts about how to
>proceed would be appreciated!
>
>Tom Notebaart
>'69 2000 (temporarily in a coma)
>
>
>
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