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My ignition is powered during crank now. The issue is the EFI logic that applies a longer injector pulse (more fuel) during the first crank, and that my pushbutton makes every crank a "first crank". I have to turn the ignition "OFF" before it will energize "START" again. Watson should have used one button for ACC, one for IGN ON, then one for START which means that I could also add a momentary button for START and take that wire off of the relay that feeds it now..... but then I'd have another ignition switch in my "stash".

I don't remember when Ford eliminated the "push button to start" feature. I seem to remember it was on the 52 I had and for sure on the 36 and 40. The ignition key on the 40 also locked the steering column.

Originally Posted by rspears

My ignition is powered during crank now. The issue is the EFI logic that applies a longer injector pulse (more fuel) during the first crank, and that my pushbutton makes every crank a "first crank". I have to turn the ignition "OFF" before it will energize "START" again. Watson should have used one button for ACC, one for IGN ON, then one for START which means that I could also add a momentary button for START and take that wire off of the relay that feeds it now..... but then I'd have another ignition switch in my "stash".

I wasn't "speaking" directly to you.. more for um... general consumption amongst the masses - being what they are. And the "stash" is what we used to bring to the swap meet. I miss those days

Originally Posted by 34_40

I wasn't "speaking" directly to you.. more for um... general consumption amongst the masses - being what they are. And the "stash" is what we used to bring to the swap meet. I miss those days

Yeah, whether you were talking to me or not, the masses in general, or a specific member in need is moot. As I thought about it I decided that I really don't mind the PB start, but I HATE the ON-OFF-ON-OFF of the ignition circuit during START so I ordered an old school chrome momentary "START" button from NAPA and I'm going to do that for now instead of the key switch. I think I'll like the change, and if not I'll use the hole I drill for the new PB for my key switch!!

Originally Posted by rspears

Yeah, whether you were talking to me or not, the masses in general, or a specific member in need is moot. As I thought about it I decided that I really don't mind the PB start, but I HATE the ON-OFF-ON-OFF of the ignition circuit during START so I ordered an old school chrome momentary "START" button from NAPA and I'm going to do that for now instead of the key switch. I think I'll like the change, and if not I'll use the hole I drill for the new PB for my key switch!!

I think that will solve your problem as it will function the same as a normal ignition switch when turned to the 'start' position.

Originally Posted by rspears

As I thought about it I decided that I really don't mind the PB start, but I HATE the ON-OFF-ON-OFF of the ignition circuit during START so I ordered an old school chrome momentary "START" button from NAPA and I'm going to do that for now instead of the key switch. I think I'll like the change, and if not I'll use the hole I drill for the new PB for my key switch!!

When I was doing my coupe I was intrigued with this same setup. I had seen it at the Nationals in Vermont with Dave White ( IC2) that'sgoing back some huh?? LOL. I liked the tech part and I wanted to hide the button to keep the dash clean. But I was unsure and decided to wait. And then the state changed how they wanted to title these cars so the rush was on and simple key switch was the priority. But I was always curious!