1969 Firebird 400 Convertible Ignition switch diagram

[oldpontiac69]

Now i am not clueless, but I am having issues with the ignition switch on this vehicle. Originally, the only way the vehicle would stay running is if i held the key forward about 1/2 way into the crank position. If i let it go back on it's own to ignition, it would die. So, I figure the switch is culprit, because no amount of adjustment would solve the problem. Now, I purchased a new swich from Ames, and the vehicle will crank, but not run at all. In the ignition position, there is power only to the 2 brown wires out of the switch plug. I always thought pink was ignition? I am thinking i got a faulty switch, unless i am missing something. The vehicle has been retrofitted with an HEI setup, and I have always been on the assumption that with the key in ignition position, there should be voltage at the BAT+ terminal of the HEI, correct? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need a switch diagram as well. Pics are included. thank you.

 

[melsg5]

Pink should be ignition, they have two switches tilt and non-tilt did you get the correct switch? Is it possible to manually move the switch into the run and crank positions for testing?

 

[oldpontiac69]

I got the non tilt switch...it is correct. also, i have manually operated it. No ignition when in that position at the pink wire. It will crank but not fire, because there is no ignition power to the HEI.

 

[melsg5]

sounds like a bad switch, does the old one do the same thing, no power at pink?

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[oldpontiac69]

The old switch had to be help partway into the spring loaded crank position to stay running...if i let it return to ignition all on its own, it would die. no amount of adjustment made a difference.