May 17, 201212 yr comment_390371 Take just one circuit - turn on the headlights. Let's say that they are not illuminated. Now, start again at the battery and work all the way to the headlights, checking for power, keeping one lead of the tester on the negative post. This will test the +12V power to the lights.If you have power to the lights using the above proceedure; solve your grounding problem. The negative of the battery MUST be connected to the chassis. Common error after engine change-out. Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr Author comment_390372 I have the negative on the bellhop sing behind te starter per the FSM, is that not good enough? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390373 I don't see a pic of the starter and the fusible link there. I would be pulling and yanking on every post on the back of the alternator and the starter. Do you have 12 volts at the back of the alternator. What exact voltage are you reading at the alternator? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr Author comment_390374 Here's some more pics, my multimeter isnt working and I dont have access to another one ATM. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390375 I have the negative on the bellhop sing behind te starter per the FSM, is that not good enough?It is good enough only if it is a low-resistance path to the battery post and for sure connects to the chassis; electrically, not just physically. The FSM assumes a perfect world sometimes. Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390377 I wrote a whole long post expanding on PastorMike's comments but the site ate it when I opened a picture. Bummer.But I see in Post #10 that you're missing some fusible links. You need all of them, that might be the "current" source of your problem (that pun never gets old). And you can't just replace them with a piece of wire, you'll fry the rest of your harness. Put down the jumper wires, replace those links and use a test light or VOM for future testing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390379 Here's some more pics, my multimeter isnt working and I dont have access to another one ATM.While in the absence of a VOM, attach two wires to headlight bulb, and use that as your tester. It will draw in excess of an Amp and verify current path. It is quick, hard to miss the indicator, and can check from positive post to chassis also. It's like Zed Head says, no fusible links, game over. Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390380 you do realize that there is one set of fusible links not connected?. the other connections look questionable too. do yourself a favor and get a multimeter. a cheapo is under 10 bucks. if the car has sat in a damp garage for a while i would check the fuse box inside the car too. those connectors probably need cleaning with a small brass brush or emery cloth Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390382 . New batt, new cables, new terminals, new EGI relay, new ignition control module, still no juice. . Lmk what you guys think please?Thanks in advanceThomasYour post says you have new terminals, new cables, etc. However, in your pictures the terminals and cables do not look new at all. Are you sure you replaced them? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390385 I wish I was standing in front of my car right now so I will have to go by memory----BUT, shouldn't the white wire on the starter be on the same lug as the positive cable? Here's some more pics, my multimeter isnt working and I dont have access to another one ATM. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390386 :tapemouthYour post says you have new terminals, new cables, etc. However, in your pictures the terminals and cables do not look new at all. Are you sure you replaced them? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 201212 yr comment_390388 I wish I was standing in front of my car right now so I will have to go by memory----BUT, shouldn't the white wire on the starter be on the same lug as the positive cable?You are correct. The white wire charges the battery through that connection. Many things wrong here, I can almost smell the burning wires... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43242-days-and-days-of-searching-i-need-help-please/?&page=2#findComment-390388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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