Hey guys I am looking for help on this problem. I have a 1989 Camaro however all computer controlls are removed. Now a Holly fed 350 with HEI. Here is the problem,,,,

I just completed a cam swap and was getting it started to get the timing set........Well to find out I was off on thiming so when I got it set correctly I went back and hit the key and NOTHING>.............I got POWER to everything (radio...in tank fuel pump......blower motor....) I hit the key and nothing. The battery is full and I have checked every fuse link on the starter.........I touched the starter + to the silinoid and the starter will kick over manually???????????? I posted this on the electronics board but not getting any feedback.


HELP

Brian

 

WAG the timing is too far out to allow it to turn over

 

Ede..........keep them coming but when I strike a screwdriver across the starter posts the starter kicks in and out. The timing was at about 10* atdc but it is correct now guessing about 0 to 4* BTDC



Thanks
Brian

 

Clutch safety switch / neutral safety switch? VATS relay? Has it run and started normally since the ECM was removed?

 

sorry i missed that the starter will turn over if you jump the terminals. i'd go along with vader and look at the clutch/park safetly switch

 

Where is the the vats relay....The computer is completely removed, so I would imagine the vats is not working. Yeah It was cranking over as I was correcting the timing and then I hit the key one more time and then there was nothing...........I am not using a park neutral switch since I I have switched to a B&M years back. This thing just poped up!!!!!! Is there a starter relay or something else I need to check



Thanks Guys
Brian

 

WAG here 2 things solenoid is bad or possibly the ignition switch decided to crapout on ya. Ok 3 things. Check the ignition fuse in the fuse box along with anything else starter or ignition related.