New member, 1972 does not stop Options

[acebee]

Hi Forum Members

Just joined the forum today..this is my first post on the 914world...

please forgive if this is not the correct place to ask the question..

i had purchased a 1972 ( Dec 1971 build on the data strike plate ) and have used it for an year without any problem..

It has a 1600 or 1700 cc displacement..not sure which..with dual webber 40 IDA setup with computune & pertronix coil for ignition

most of the electric stuff seems stock for carb setup it is .. being smog free most of the other electrical stuff was removed..like buzzer, seat belt warning et all..

the car does not stop..when i turn the ignition switch off .

i had to pull the ignition coil to dizzy cap wire & then disconnect ground from battery to stop the running facet fuel pump

seems there is electrical feedback in the system..

should i have to replace the ignition switch and the voltage regulator ( bosch stock version with the yellow tape ?).. does the order matter..

Is there any other gremlin.. the real culprit ?

[57lincolnman]

After two ignitions switches that both went bad, I use a starter button. I turn the ignition switch to the accessory position, put in the clutch and press the starter button. Yeah, it's a bit like starting a '49 Dodge but at least it's reliable.

[euro911]

After two ignitions switches that both went bad, I use a starter button. I turn the ignition switch to the accessory position, put in the clutch and press the starter button. Yeah, it's a bit like starting a '49 Dodge but at least it's reliable.

I did something similar in my old '68 Bug (wiring in the column went bad). I yanked to whole mess out and ran the harness to a plastic box, installed a toggle switch and a push button. Ran it for a year or so until I fixed it correctly with a new harness.