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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 06:20 PM
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Hey guys, after changing the radiator on my 1986 vette, I went to reconnect the battery and I noticed an electrical smell and saw a glowing red light in front of the firewall. No idea what happened. It's considerably low from the top of the engine, beneath the distributor. I went to check underneath the car and the exhaust and transmission is in the way so I can't locate the problem.

I'm guessing I'll have to start taking things apart to try to get to it... idk if I can remove the distributor and get to it or not. Has anyone done electrical work between the firewall and engine? I need help :/
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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I would look where you just were for a pinched wire.
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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A pinch would make it short and glow and cause a burning electrical smell?
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ThadJones12
A pinch would make it short and glow and cause a burning electrical smell?
I hope you've disconnected the battery before the car goes up in flames......

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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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Yes I did :P
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