no power?
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Instructor
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no power?
i completed engine /trans rebuild and install. did a short test drive, came back made some adjustments. the did another short test drive. after returning i shut it off. now no power. with the key off i have power to the alternator and starter, but when i turn key to run, i lose power to those also. i have power to the left side of the fuse box. none on the right side. no gauges, no lights, no radio
i checked the fusible link near the starter. it had power to both sides(with the key off) what am i missing?
72 350
thanks
i checked the fusible link near the starter. it had power to both sides(with the key off) what am i missing?
72 350
thanks
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From: Arkansas
No, the starter doesn't even try, no headlights. I did replace starter thinking it may be shorted out. I'm confused on the power going away on the alternator when key is turned to run.
Racer
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Start with the basics. Check battery terminals and terminal ends to make sure you have good connections (Positive and ground). Sounds like you might have a bad connection somewhere. 
Its very common with cheap battery terminals
Its very common with cheap battery terminals
Last edited by 76Rat; Sep 29, 2016 at 08:11 PM. Reason: spelling
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thanks 76Rat and BlackC3vette, I kept checking all the connections and eventually found that the last 5 inches of the battery ground cable where it connects to the frame had corroded within the housing. I replaced the ground cable and everything works great.
Burning Brakes
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