71 Torino wont start

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   I have a 71 Torino GT convertible with a 351W 2 barrel. I turn the key and get nothing. The top has power but nothing else. No headlights either. I have power to the coil and at the points when I jump it out at the starter solenoid. It cranks but doesn't start. The ignition switch is in bad shape so i am replacing it. Should the car start when its jumped even if ignition switch is no good? Thanks Eric 

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erock194 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-April-2015 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote erock194 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 71 Torino wont start Posted: 19-April-2015 at 1:53PM
	I have a 71 Torino GT convertible with a 351W 2 barrel. I turn the key and get nothing. The top has power but nothing else. No headlights either. I have power to the coil and at the points when I jump it out at the starter solenoid. It cranks but doesn't start. The ignition switch is in bad shape so i am replacing it. Should the car start when its jumped even if ignition switch is no good? Thanks Eric

Troy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-April-2015 Location: iowa Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Troy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27-April-2015 at 11:05AM
	the ignition switch is what gives power to the coil so if the switch is bad no it won't start
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erock194 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-April-2015 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote erock194 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30-April-2015 at 9:36AM
	Where do i find a switch for a 1970. Got on but it had wrong plug.