Thanks for that hint Dave,
I've been unable to spin the engine with the ignition switch and it does not
"feel" right.
Am starting the engine with a hot wire from starter solenoid to battery.
Was addressing the flashing water indicator first, but in light of your
experience, maybe I should shift my priority to the switch and possibly
stumble upon the flasher problem in the process.
Thank you
Tim, Pensacola, Fl. "84 Gl, 184K mi.

>
> Don't know if this is causing your problem, but I once induced a flashing
> temp light by accidentally sticking a key into the slot in the steering
> column right next to the ignition switch.  I have a big key for my Geo
> Tracker that doesn't quite fit on my key ring and occasionally sticks out
> at a right angle to it.  Once, while starting up the Westy, the Tracker key
> got wedged into the steering column, causing the horn to blow and the temp
> light to flash.  Man!  Did that drive me nuts for a good 2-3 minutes until
> I saw the problem!
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