You could have multiple problems. There is a wiring diagram at the top of this forum which could prove helpful.
1: Getting the engine to crank, the starting circuit uses power from the battery to the ignition switch in the START position to the neutral safety switch (in the Park or N position if an automatic) to a connector on the firewall to the "S" terminal on the top of the solonoid. You could use a volt meter to measure down the line and see where the voltage is missing.
2: Power to the ignition coil, there are 2 conditions, the 1st is when cranking (the solonoid has to be engaged), the coil pos terminal gets battery power directly from the "I" terminal on the top of the solonoid, for the engine to run when the key is released from the Start position, the ignition switch contacts in the Run position connects to a pink wire (resistor wire in the wiring harness) to a connector on the firewall to the coil positive terminal (if the points are open the pos term will show battery voltage if the points are closed the pos term will show 7-9 volts), these can be checked without the engine running, you need to bump the starter so that you can see the difference when the points are open and closed.
Post your results. Good Luck.
1: Getting the engine to crank, the starting circuit uses power from the battery to the ignition switch in the START position to the neutral safety switch (in the Park or N position if an automatic) to a connector on the firewall to the "S" terminal on the top of the solonoid. You could use a volt meter to measure down the line and see where the voltage is missing.
2: Power to the ignition coil, there are 2 conditions, the 1st is when cranking (the solonoid has to be engaged), the coil pos terminal gets battery power directly from the "I" terminal on the top of the solonoid, for the engine to run when the key is released from the Start position, the ignition switch contacts in the Run position connects to a pink wire (resistor wire in the wiring harness) to a connector on the firewall to the coil positive terminal (if the points are open the pos term will show battery voltage if the points are closed the pos term will show 7-9 volts), these can be checked without the engine running, you need to bump the starter so that you can see the difference when the points are open and closed.
Post your results. Good Luck.
