Need Help- Start Truck No Key

[socalcraigster]

Hi all.

I have a 68 RV (see short video) that does not have a key or the cylinder.

https://youtu.be/NNO86CBXOss

To bypass the ignition, I ran a wire from positive on the ignition coil to the positive battery.

The truck is filled with gas. I add some gas to carb and starts and then dies. I suspect a deficient fuel pump as well. There is spark getting to distributor cap.

Question - Is there a better way to hot wire truck? Is the way I’m doing it okay?

Thanks.

[basketcase0302]

"socalcraigster" Hi all.

I have a 68 RV (see short video) that does not have a key or the cylinder.

https://youtu.be/NNO86CBXOss

To bypass the ignition, I ran a wire from positive on the ignition coil to the positive battery.

The truck is filled with gas. I add some gas to carb and starts and then dies. I suspect a deficient fuel pump as well. There is spark getting to distributor cap.

Question - Is there a better way to hot wire truck? Is the way I’m doing it okay?

Thanks.

Does it still have the points in it? If so you'll fry the points in a short time running straight 12 volts to the coil. The "resistance wiring" coming off of the ignition switch drops the voltage to 9-10 volts for points longevity.
Best to "hot wire it at the ignition switch harness just as your trying to do, (using the same procedure).

Manual or electric fuel pump?

[Mach428]

I disagree. You can do this for a short period of time, enough to drive it a short distance. The resister wire does drop votage to 9 volts but that's little difference from 12 volt. Besides, points are cheap.

The way you are hot-wiring is correct, again for a short distance. It sounds like you have more of a fuel issue than ignition. Try putting some gas in a spray bottle and gently spray fuel in the carbureatir after it starts. It should stay running long enough to prove your hot-wire theory.

[sargentrs]

You can buy an add on resistor wire from your local parts store. A little expensive but can save your points.