On 11/6/06, Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> It doesn't Benny---
>
> It goes from the safety switch to the igntion switch to the starter.
>
> Your losing power to the ignition---but this should not be happening if
> the safety switch isn't hooked up to anything.
>
> There is a red hot wire from the safety switch to the ignition switch to
> the starter.
> Might be from the ignition to the safety to the starter--either
> way--going from a stick to an automatic should have nothing to do with
> losing power when you drop it in gear.
>

This is what I was thinking. The safety switch is not in the circuit at all
at the moment.

 I've disconnected ( jumped ) them and the Van's run--
>
> It's a dead issue.
>
> The trans has nothing on it.
>

OK.

 Put a test light on the coil when you drop it in gear--see what happens.
>

I'll check that out tomorrow.

Thanks,

BenT