Starting Problems, 67 Belvedere II

[fuzzrighteous]

Hey guys,

So Im a newb and I bought my first "classic" car (67 belvedere II) . I am having some starting problems and wondering if you guys can advise me?

First off when in "park" and trying to start I only get ignition maybe 10% of the time. The other 90% when I turn the key there is no action, not even a click. However when I put the car in neutral I can start it every time.

Second thing is when I do get ignition it seem weak sometimes. It's only a quick start about 50% of the time. The other half of the time i have keep that key turned a few seconds to get it started.

Please keep in mind I am a total newb and thank in advanced!

Best,
Fuzz

 

[kb67mopar]

Hey guys,

So Im a newb and I bought my first "classic" car (67 belvedere II) . I am having some starting problems and wondering if you guys can advise me?

First off when in "park" and trying to start I only get ignition maybe 10% of the time. The other 90% when I turn the key there is no action, not even a click. However when I put the car in neutral I can start it every time.

Second thing is when I do get ignition it seem weak sometimes. It's only a quick start about 50% of the time. The other half of the time i have keep that key turned a few seconds to get it started.

Please keep in mind I am a total newb and thank in advanced!

Best,
Fuzz

Problem #1 is the neutral safety switch from the sound of it, replace it and you are good

Problem #2 - this is not a fuel injected car, they do not just start by turning the key, you have to learn what your car likes and start it that way every time.

 

[fuzzrighteous]

Thanks KB! Yea this is my first carbureted car. Ill try experimenting on starting the MFer. Im always a afraid i ll flood it.

 

[kb67mopar]

No problem they are all a little different. If its cold I usually would pump it once or twice and then start. If warm I just turned the key. And when those two didnt work, mix it up a bit...its a learning experience to see what it likes.

If you flood it let it sit or get out the socket set and pull the plugs, clean dry and try again.