More Starter Solenoid

["Myron Ware" <cmw@domain.elided>]

Hi All,
  After trying some things that Jason and Michael mentioned, I'm still 
in a quandry.  I ran a direct wire from the 'S' solenoid terminal, and 
when touching it to the battery, I get it to crank.  I turn the key to 
the Run position and touch the wire, it cranks and tries to catch, but 
shuts down as soon as I stop touching the wire to the battery.  I've got 
the dash pulled apart, and I've cleaned each individual contact in the 
famous bulkhead connectors.  The resistance wire from the ignition to 
the bulkhead connector reads 1.9-2.0 ohms (I think the book calls for 
1.80).  I've got continuity on the ignition contacts when the ignition 
is in the run position (and have radio, too), and the Brake Warning 
light glows when I turn the key to the Crank position (which shuts off 
the radio, as normal, but shows no discharge on the ammeter), so I know 
the ignition switch seems okay. I pulled the #1 plug out and grounded it 
when touching the 'S' wire to the battery, and I see a spark.  The coil 
is a Blaster installed last fall (using the ballast resistor).  I still 
haven't replaced the starter solenoid itself, and I can't think of 
another 'logical next step' since it sounds like it wants to run as long 
as I keep wire to hooked to the battery from the starter motor.  All 
lights/signals are working properly, if that helps any.
Any and all info is greatly appreciated,
Myron

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