Once engaged, did it turn over and start up normally?

If so, yes, check the linkage, etc. where the lever contacts the starter button. One trick is to put a bottle cap over the starter button if things are worn away. Take out the rubber, seal, first.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)