Hey! My '74 TR6 does exactly the same thing! Actually, it wasnt always
this way. When I first bought the car, the key would return on its
own - all the way to the "off" position. So the car would start
and the die when I let go of the key. It took a while for me
to figure out that it was the ignition switch. One day, I gave
the back of the switch a bit of a twist and now the car starts
OK but now I have the problem that you describe. I believe that
it's just a silly allignment problem. It's on the (long) list
of things to fix.
Vincenti, Ross wrote:
>
> Ike wrote:
>
> I recently acquired a 71 Spit 1300.
> I got an ignition switch off a 72 that i bought for parts.
> When you switch from "ON" (II) to "START" (III) the key does not return
> to the "ON" position, but rather keeps running the starter, and when the
> car fires, you have to turn it back manually. This can't be how it was
> designed! Does anyone know if this is repairable? Can the switch be
> dissassembled? I would be greatful for any help.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> Hi, Ike. I have a 64 Spitfire with the same problem. No, it was not
> designed that way, it is sticking. Try something WD-40 or another spray
> lubricant. If that doesn't work, try some powdered graphite. The cylinder
> core is probably sticking to the sides of the barrel, and the spray
> lubricant should loosen it up. I would not try to disassemble the switch
> itself as I do not think there is a way to do so without marring the case
> and/or destroying it.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Ross D. Vincenti
> 64 Spitfire 4 (undergoing surgery)
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