I have got a 1974 chevy scottsdale pickup some one changed the starter on it it will start but it wont shut of
Are you sure the ignition switch isn't hanging up
I have got a 1974 chevy scottsdale pickup some one changed the starter on it it will start but it wont shut of
check the ignition swith
The problem isn't the starter, it may be in the ignition switch under the column needing replaced or someone may have altered the wiring and they have the coil wire running from the alternator to the coil.
Could also be bendix in starter hanging up, give it a sharp whack with a hammer.
The starter? It may be hanging(stuck onto the flywheel because it is either not the right starter or the teeth in the starter are burred. Disconnect the wires, pull the starter out and reconnect the wires and switch the ignition to the on position. We know it cranks when you go to the crank position. There should be no power to the starter after the key is let go. So it is either a mixup in the wiring at the starter that power is still going to the solenoid after the key is let loose(most likely and an easy fix) Just wire it right.
The other answers are good, but I would add that you want to make sure the wires at the starter are cleanly attached and not touching each other. Also, if the starter is after market it may need to be shimmed so the the starter gear doesn't touch the teeth of the flywheel. There needs to be some clearance.
