66 Will Not Start All Of A Sudden, At A Loss.

[fox-gt]

I usually start my 66 i200 once a month just to let it run and let the fluids circulate.

I went to start it last weekend and turned the key, nothing.

The battery is new (I had Autozone test it anyway, passed, fully charged), I replaced the battery cables, starter, starter cable and stater solenoid. I made sure all the plug cables were tight on the distributor and coil. The lights and gauges work when I turn the key on. It doesn't make any noise when I turn it.

The only thing I can think of next is the starter switch, Pertronix device or Pertronix coil went bad. Would something like that just die for no reason. I only drive the car a few times a year.

Any thing else I can test?

 

[rbohm]

so the engine doesnt crank? the solenoid doesnt buzz? or the engine cranks but wont start?

 

[fox-gt]

The engine doesn't crank and the solenoid doesn't buzz. I tried jumping the solenoid and it did try to start.

I'm going to try the ignition switch next.

 

[horse sence]

Check the wire connector down to the neutral safety switch ,also rock the shifter a couple of times and try again .It may be the neutral safety switch its self.

 

[fox-gt]

I replaced the ignition switch and the cylinder lock fell apart when I removed it. My car hates me.

 

[horse sence]

Very common for a 65-66.

 

[rbohm]

Check the wire connector down to the neutral safety switch ,also rock the shifter a couple of times and try again .It may be the neutral safety switch its self.

that is a good place to start. try starting the car in neutral instead of park, if things happen, then you ahve a neutral safety switch issue.

I replaced the ignition switch and the cylinder lock fell apart when I removed it. My car hates me.

Very common for a 65-66.

not just mustangs, but all early fords do this.

 

[horse sence]

I always check the swedge on the back and usually spike it with a flat blade screwdriver ,even a new one .You can put the old one back together and do the same . I wash them out with thinner ,re grease them and swedge them back together .The old ones usually work better than the new ones .

 

[fox-gt]

It was the ignition switch. Thanks everyone for your help. You guys rock.