I tested the new switch; it had no effect on the starter motor running when
the battery's connected. The starter's not engaging, only the motor is
spinning. Also, my van has a Weber conversion, so I can rule out the AFC
components. I'm assuming that something has shorted out beneath the dash, as
I could smell hot wires when the incident ocurred. I pulled the fuseblock
down and shined a flashlight in behind to see if anything was amiss, but of
course there was nothing obvious. I guess I need to trace out the main line
to the starter?

JJ

>From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com>
>To: okartguy@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
>Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:37:25 -0600
>
>You can just plug that new switch in and hold it in your hand and turn
>the slotted union.
>If the starter turns the engine over then you just have to look elsewhere
>for the trouble.
>I'd try unplugging everything in the engine compartment one connector at
>a time and re plugging it.
>The temp sensor is right near the fuel pressure regulator near the fire
>wall on the driver side.
>Try unplugging it and attempt a start with it unplugged (I've found
>broken wires inside the insulation before).
>Its about $13.00 if you need one.
>Last bit of advise that you can do and stay clean ............... pry the
>top off your AFM (black square plastic)
>be sure that your arm goes all the way over and closes the switch for
>your fuel pump on the far right of the arc.
>There is also a ground wire on your Double Relay straight up from the
>Fuel Pressure Regulator ......... be sure its grounded, a brown wire
>normally under the screw that holds the resistor pack.
>
>Stan Wilder
>

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