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71 Torino wont start

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Topic: 71 Torino wont start

Posted By: erock194
Subject: 71 Torino wont start
Date 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

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Posted By: Troy
Date 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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Torino Troy

Posted By: erock194
Date Posted: 30-April-2015 at 9:36AM

Where do i find a switch for a 1970. Got on but it had wrong plug.