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**68350** · 12-23-2011, 10:46 PM

So I just installed a standard column in my 79 GMC. It was once converted to a 4 speed from an automatic. I got everything all hooked up and what not. Went to start it and it has full power except it doesn't turn over. Lights, buzzers, radio and everything works as it should, just doesn't start. No clicking or anything on the starter. Any help as to what wires to check for power or ? thanks

old yelr · 12-23-2011, 11:31 PM

Neutral safety switch might need to be adjusted.

dmcclanahan · 12-28-2011, 10:10 AM

I found the best way to get a good look at the wires that run to the steering column is to drop the column. Now what wire is it? IT'S the purple/white one that runs the power to the starter switch (that is mounted to the column). I run trace it from there back to the starter to make shire that its connected or not bear.

12-23-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Need some starting help... So I just installed a standard column in my 79 GMC. It was once converted to a 4 speed from an automatic. I got everything all hooked up and what not. Went to start it and it has full power except it doesn't turn over. Lights, buzzers, radio and everything works as it should, just doesn't start. No clicking or anything on the starter. Any help as to what wires to check for power or ? thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-23-2011, 11:31 PM	#2
old yelr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 164	Re: Need some starting help... Neutral safety switch might need to be adjusted.

12-28-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
dmcclanahan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 69	Re: Need some starting help... I found the best way to get a good look at the wires that run to the steering column is to drop the column. Now what wire is it? IT'S the *purple/white* one that runs the power to the starter switch (that is mounted to the column). I run trace it from there back to the starter to make shire that its connected or not bear.



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