1966 Ford Galaxie Ford Galaxie 500 will not start

TATEO

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1966 FORD GALAXIE
99,000 MILES

Her is the scoop, we have changed the starter, solenoid, ignition switch and the car will not even turn over. The ignition lights are on, but the car will not turn over. The shifter on the steering column used to have to be yanked all to park in the past to get he car to turn over. It has sat for 8-10 years without stating. It is in good condition. We have jumped it arcing the to points on the solenoid but the car will only run for a few seconds. I am thinking it could be the neutral safety switch or the shifter needs adjusting. I am a novice mechanic. Thoughts.

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CJ MEDEVAC

MECHANIC
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CAN YOU KEEP IT RUNNING WITH A SQUIRT BOTTLE AND GAS?

(ALWAYS DO THIS AWAY FROM THE HOUSE AND OTHER "DEAR THINGS"......A WET TOWEL....AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ARE A MUST....................'ROUND HERE, JUST ASK OLE FRED TURNER WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO IT IN YOUR 2 CAR GARAGE WITHOUT PREPARATION!)

................HE AND HIS FAMILY WERE HOMELESS, AND WALKED FOR A WHILE.....LOST HOUSE...2 CARS...AND A PICK UP

INTENTIONS WITH THIS CAR?

SEE THIS!!!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-wont-start-sounds-dead-battery-jumpbox-get-same-reults

I'M GONNA SHOW YOU A JEEP CJ DIAGRAM (IMMA JEEP CJ GUY!) THE SOLENOID SHOULD WIRE UP THE SAME WAY

YOU DO NOT HAVE "ELECTRONIC IGNITION" SO DON'T THINK I'M AN IDIOT FOR SHOWING YOU THIS HOMEMADE DIAGRAM THAT I USE FOR JEEP CJ GUYS AND '70s & "80s FORDS!

I JUST WANT YOU TO SORTA UNDERSTAND OPERATION......I HAVE A '46....I UNDERSTAND POINTS TOO!

HAVE YOU CHANGED THE COIL?........WAS THE PARTS GUY "TEXTING" EVERYTIME HE WENT AROUND THE CORNER? (WANNA KNOW IF YOU GOT THE RIGHT ONE!)

IS THERE A BALLAST RESISTOR?

NO BUY NUTHIN' ELSE TILL WE COMMUNICATE AGAIN!

SORTA WHAT PART OF THE COUNTRY ARE YOU IN? WHAT IS YOUR ZIP OR ONE CLOSE BY?

Y'ALLs TURN!

THE MEDIC

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