65 Ignition issue

[Jan G.]

I have a 65 Corvette that will not start with key in the start(crank position) , when I turn the key back to the on position it will fire. Anybody have any answers ! Thanks

[James W.]

Re: 65 Ignition issue

Sounds like the ignition switch is bad.

I have a 65 Corvette that will not start with key in the start(crank position) , when I turn the key back to the on position it will fire. Anybody have any answers ! Thanks

[Joe C.]

Re: 65 Ignition issue

Sounds like the ignition switch is bad.

....................or the 12v wire between the switch and the coil is broken.

[Mike Z.]

Re: 65 Ignition issue

You did not say-is this a conventional or TI ignition system. If TI, your problem is a blown amp power transistor-have it refurbished by someone that can do that work or replace the module with a Delco license reproduction module (much preferred over the M & H board).
Michael Z

[John H.]

Re: 65 Ignition issue

I have a 65 Corvette that will not start with key in the start(crank position) , when I turn the key back to the on position it will fire. Anybody have any answers ! Thanks

Assuming point ignition, you're not getting full 12V power from the "R" terminal on the starter solenoid (the small outboard one) back through the black/pink wire to the coil (+) terminal; that's the coil's only source of power when the starter is cranking.