Key position for a Starter to a 1968 f100 .....putting the key in ignition straight up and down is off correct? to the left is accessory and turning the key slightly to the right is what used to be like a contact or on and then finally to far right would crank the starter.
So here's my question and I appreciate all you who answer to fix this! Everything has been replaced except actual wire harness coming outta the dash and firewall (reg. selinoid, batt.starter to selinoid wires etc. etc.Harness from alt to voltage regulator and selinoid) when I put key and turn to right it seems there is no dead space before the starter kicks over, or as soon as I turn the key to the right it already starts to crank over, I haven't started the motor yet until i get some fluids in it after a full rebuild and waiting on a few parts so I can start it up for the 1st time...I just remember before i uninstalled everything that there was a dead space before it started and then release the key to disengage starter once it cranked over and was running.as soon as i turned the key it was cranking over ,but I'm afraid the it wont stop cranking, is anyone familiar with what I'm asking? thanks again...........
Starter/Ignition Issues?
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300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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Re: Starter/Ignition Issues?
yes it is suppose to set up and down to the off position. it should have the on position and then the start position. how far left can you turn it?
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When I turn it to the left for accessories it seems to be normal ,it goes to the left the same as it used too. thats what was puzzling me 
Because I never took it out
Because I never took it out300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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it could be the wires were put on in the wrong places when you replaced the wiring under the hood. mayeb two of them got mixed up.
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Wow ,as soon as I changed the two wires on the solenoid like you mentioned and that was it! It turns over the way it used too ! Thanks so much ! Fordification is the best
300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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Yes one was brown / and the other I believe was red with a blue stripe
300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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i had those backwards once and my truck wouldnt start at all.