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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Drove a 81 4 speed that some one has for sell. When we pulled in driveway, car would not start back up. Battery is good. Anyone know what to check for other than wire on starter? I checked the Pink wire to Dist. it was intact. I'm pretty sure it's electrical. Any suggestions. THANKS.
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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maybe the neutral safety switch is bad ,or needing adjustment .
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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What happens when you tried to start it? Did you get nothing, did it turn over but wouldn't fire?
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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What did the seller say?
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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does it crank or no?

if it doesn't, it could be the switch on the clutch pedal. maybe the rod fell off
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Turned switch nothing happened. Does not turn over. I left he texed and said battery had full charge and would try and fix it. I called him and suggested neutral safety switch. Hopefully this will correct problem. Thanks for the help.

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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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81 did not come stock with a 4 speed.

Without more info hard to say about neutral safety switch. May or may not be bypassed.
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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82 didnt 81 did.
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81 did not come stock with a 4 speed.

Without more info hard to say about neutral safety switch. May or may not be bypassed.
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In 81, before the move to the Kentucky, it was possible to get a leftover super t 10 4 speed by special order. Standard order was automatic.

After the move to Kentucky only the automatic was offered.

Only 5000 leftover 80 4 speeds were sold as 81.
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I have seen several 81's with 4 speeds, I think you mean 82 didn't come with 4 speed.
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