Hello, Tony and welcome to MLMF !!
Jeeze, from your own detective work and observations it seems two problems going on at the same time (?) There are wiser folks who are members here (than me) but I would conclude:
For sure a connectrion and ground problem with you ignition switch. Either internally, in the switch or at it's wire connectors...Perhaps other connections too. Ground to frame, postitve and/or negative battery cables corroded under the insulation and, quite possible, inop stater-alternator. A fully charged battery and, if it will start, should read 13-6+ DC with a volt-ohm meter @ the positive battery terminal.
The shredded belt may be from a small stick ingested at, or near your tensioner pulley, pulley bent and misaligned or the tensioner itself, lacking lubrication and attempting to seaze.
Let us know what you find with your ongoing investigation...
Mark
Jeeze, from your own detective work and observations it seems two problems going on at the same time (?) There are wiser folks who are members here (than me) but I would conclude:
For sure a connectrion and ground problem with you ignition switch. Either internally, in the switch or at it's wire connectors...Perhaps other connections too. Ground to frame, postitve and/or negative battery cables corroded under the insulation and, quite possible, inop stater-alternator. A fully charged battery and, if it will start, should read 13-6+ DC with a volt-ohm meter @ the positive battery terminal.
The shredded belt may be from a small stick ingested at, or near your tensioner pulley, pulley bent and misaligned or the tensioner itself, lacking lubrication and attempting to seaze.
Let us know what you find with your ongoing investigation...
Mark