Thanks for the response.
As of now as a temporary setup I wired a momentary switch to the starter to get up and running. The starter fires right up and I can get my business done once again. I do recall a few years ago when my key would get stuck in the ignition. I came across a mod on this forum that involved removing the ignition switch from the truck and filing down a few lock tumblers. I reinstalled everything in the truck back than and never had a problem with turning the key or have it stuck in the ignition. Fast forward to now I am wondering if my ignition switch has simply expired?

After replacing both battery cables along with the ground strap that connects to the starter it was still a no go when turning the key - only the sound of the relay in the passenger footwell. I would think this has nothing to do with the alarm or safety switch since the momentary switch turns on the starter to rotate the engine and off we go with the truck running as usual.

Looks like an aftermarket ignition switch for the 5 speed can be had for under $100.00
The ignition switch for a automatic is still had by the OEM can cost over $500.00

 

So it sounds like nothing is going to the starter on the smaller 12v lead.

 

Yes sir, thats correct.

The two wire momentary switch:
One wire is connected to the male spade part on the starter.
One wire is connected to the positive side of the battery.

Hold the momentary switch button and she starts right up.

 

My NipponDenso starter that rocks 1.9HP finally arrived.
As a followup from the beginning of this thread it appears my no start issue was related to the ignition switch wire. I say that because although my original starter brushes seemed low, the truck never had an issue starting. I replaced it with a new starter an still the same thing. The modifications I made to the ignition switch a few years ago prevented my key from getting stuck in the key cylinder due to its age and usage of those tiny moving parts. I think I was on "borrowed ignition switch time" anyway. I still have yet to replace the ignition switch but I am pretty sure it’s the issue. Again, I say this because the truck fires right up with the first replacement starter. Fires up faster with this new NipponDensor beast.

Thank you Everyone that shared their experience, once again the forum of Good People helped keep the Rover on the road yet again, and put more knowledge under my cap!

 

I have the sane problem, but only when it's real hot outside and I been driving 20-30 minutes, mostly around traffic areas then stop to go in a store for a few minutes, come out, would not start, just that relay click. Even had a guy give me a jump, would not do anything.( tried jumping a3 different times) Everything else worked fine, lights , etc.. I have done everything you have, down to testing 12v at the starter from the ignition which there was none. I could start it like you did from the battery straight to the starter. When it does this , if I let it sit maybe 15 minutes, it would crank right up.
Read your post, I thought okay, i'm going to find my problem. If I do I'll let you know.

 

reboot,
Check your crank position sensor. I had one go bad on a D2. When the sensor would get heated it wouldn't start again till it cooled down.

 

I'll try that. I read something in here on that but went on past it. Thanks.

the D2, Toran, would that D2 not turn over, just the click from the relay?

 

Correct, the D2 would not turn over, just the click. But once it cooled down it would startup till it would no longer start period. The crank position sensor had me back up and running 100%!

 

@Toran how did you get the ignition switch to work to start up the Disco? Thanks.

 

My to-do-list kept growing and at the time I needed to have that truck up and running!
I wired a push button directly to the starter. The push button is located inside the truck. I turn the ignition on and simply push the button to start the truck. The truck will turn off as normal with the key returned to the off position.

I still have yet to track down the shortage in the actual ignition switch for a proper fix. With that being said the truck is operational and the push button works everytime.