72 ignition issues
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Melting Slicks
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From: Midland TX
72 ignition issues
My 72 has been out of commission for a while. I finally got it on the ground and was trying to start it.
After many attempts I got it where it would idle (had to replace gas) but it is running rough. When I turned the key off the engine stays running. I had to put a rag over the carb to kill the engine. I can start it again with the key but I can turn the key off and even remove it and the engine keeps on running.
The radio won't come on when the key is off. But the brake light on the dash stays on when I have the parking brake handle up when the key is off and even removed.
I have not done anything under the dash. I have been working on brakes.
Do you think the ignition switch has given out?
Scott
After many attempts I got it where it would idle (had to replace gas) but it is running rough. When I turned the key off the engine stays running. I had to put a rag over the carb to kill the engine. I can start it again with the key but I can turn the key off and even remove it and the engine keeps on running.
The radio won't come on when the key is off. But the brake light on the dash stays on when I have the parking brake handle up when the key is off and even removed.
I have not done anything under the dash. I have been working on brakes.
Do you think the ignition switch has given out?
Scott
