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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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hey guys, need help...

Got a 1977 thats stored in my garage and needs resto, but I usually run it every week or 2, well the last time I ran it, she started fine, twice...once to pull out of the garage and again to put back in, thn next morning went to start again and nothing, all interior lites and ignition were dead, but I have what looks like full power headlights.
Any ideas what could of caused this?
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Check the basic things first, make sure the connections at the battery, ground and starter are clean and tight. PG.
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I would guess fusible link A burned, since you have headlights.

(Been there, done that)
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Originally Posted by tonak
I would guess fusible link A burned, since you have headlights.

(Been there, done that)
Check the voltage at the starter to see if this is the case.
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Originally Posted by tonak
I would guess fusible link A burned, since you have headlights.

(Been there, done that)
Would that also explain why no interior lights?
Thanks for the help guys....
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Yup... mine burned and headlights were the only evidence of electrical power, they are on link B. Look at the links, if one burned you can see it.
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Yup... mine burned and headlights were the only evidence of electrical power, they are on link B. Look at the links, if one burned you can see it.
Thanks, can you direct me to the location of link A?
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I replied to your PM, but I think it's best to keep things up here in the forum so others can advise also.
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Obviously been awhile, but I'm finally getting around to this...

I checked voltage to the solenoid and it was about 12v...

I'm assuming that means the fusiable link A is OK(?)

What else could be causing this symptom?

Thanks....

Here's a look at the link and solenoid from underneath:

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