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Question
we have a 1977 amc gemlin. IT HAS A NEW 232 6CYL ENGINE, NEW STARTER,CABLES, SOLENOID, THE WIRES TO THE AUTO TRANY ARE HOOKED UP FOR THE PARK AND NEUTRAL SWITCH. BUT WHEN WE TURN THE KEY THE STARTER DOES NOT SPIN. THE BATTERY IS GOOD AND FULLY CHARGEED. IF YOU HAVE ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU MARTIN
Try the following:
1) Turn the key to the "ON" position
2) Check for 12 Volts at the + side of the ignition coil
3) Go to the solenoid. Use a jumper wire to jump between the positive cable running from the battery to the solenoid and the small terminal next to it on the solenoid (S terminal). The engine should turn over and start.
When you turn the key to the START posistion, power is supplied to this small terminal on the solenoid.
Other things to check are any fusible links, adjustment of the ignition switch on the steering column, and adjustment of the neutral safety switch.
Good luck.
Kevin
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Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
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