Strange starting problem

["Brent Fidler" <brentfid@domain.elided>]

Yesterday afternoon after work, I tried to start my 79 Scout and I got
nothing.  I have a new battery which was fully charged- no problem there.  I
didn't even hear a click when I turned the key.  The radio and fan came on
as normal and all other auxillary electrical components seemed to work fine.
I shifted the automatic gear shift from park to drive and back.  Sometimes
this will engage something and it will crank.  However today, no luck.

Finally I put both feet on the ground outside the door and rocked the Scout
forward and then backward while it was in park.  Then it cranked right up.
I really am a beginner with auto mechanics, so forgive me if this is simple.

This has happened twice since last night, but not today.

????


Brent A. Fidler
79 SII, 345 T-quad, TF727