My engine had strange symptoms last fall. It would start but when the key was returned to the regular on position from the start position it shut off.
It also was intermittent in kicking in to start. Sometimes nothing happened in the start position.
So, this Spring I got a new ignition switch and a new solenoid for the starter. After installing them, on the first try the starter engaged, the engine started and continued to run when I returned the key to the on position.
I let it run for about 30 minutes, it continued to run until I turned the key off. Then it restarted and ran 'till I turned the ignition off.
Thought it was cured and went home - midnight.
Then two days later I returned. On the first try starter engaged and engine started but it almost immediately stopped running on its own. Second try starter engaged momentarily but stopped before I released the starter switch and before the engine started. Then for a number of tries nothing happened when the starter switch was turned on. In later tries the solenoid would kick then stop before turning over starter. Finally, when applying starter switch I noticed that as I moved it into position the silent would try but immediately stop and there would be no more action while the starter switch was left on. This continues. Engine will not start with hand crank. Battery is charged.
What is wrong? Someone said the ballast/balast is bad. What is that? Is it a separate part or is it internal in the coil? Should I try a new coil? What do you suggest? I have checked and cleaned all the electrical connections, I think.
Engine is old, rust here and there and maybe oil on some connection. I am at a loss of what to do next, HELP.
It also was intermittent in kicking in to start. Sometimes nothing happened in the start position.
So, this Spring I got a new ignition switch and a new solenoid for the starter. After installing them, on the first try the starter engaged, the engine started and continued to run when I returned the key to the on position.
I let it run for about 30 minutes, it continued to run until I turned the key off. Then it restarted and ran 'till I turned the ignition off.
Thought it was cured and went home - midnight.
Then two days later I returned. On the first try starter engaged and engine started but it almost immediately stopped running on its own. Second try starter engaged momentarily but stopped before I released the starter switch and before the engine started. Then for a number of tries nothing happened when the starter switch was turned on. In later tries the solenoid would kick then stop before turning over starter. Finally, when applying starter switch I noticed that as I moved it into position the silent would try but immediately stop and there would be no more action while the starter switch was left on. This continues. Engine will not start with hand crank. Battery is charged.
What is wrong? Someone said the ballast/balast is bad. What is that? Is it a separate part or is it internal in the coil? Should I try a new coil? What do you suggest? I have checked and cleaned all the electrical connections, I think.
Engine is old, rust here and there and maybe oil on some connection. I am at a loss of what to do next, HELP.
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