What did I do...Any suggestions?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gerlbaum · 03-23-2011, 12:10 PM

Hi All,

I would greatly appreciate any help/trouble shooting ideas. I have a 1973 chevy, all stock under the hood. When I purchased the truck, the previous owner had an aftermarket ammeter wire up to the dash. I purchased a new cluster that included an ammeter so I was removing the aftermarket one. It is tied into the truck through the firewall, into the wiring harness that goes from the battery across the back of the truck to the firewall plug where the fuse block sits on the other side (see my crappy pic).

In the course of removing, I accidently grounded the wires, and burned out the ammeter (it started smoking). Now, when I turn the key, there is no power what so ever. No dash lights, nothing. I checked the fuses, and did not see a blown fuse. I am going to recheck tonight because it was getting dark. I just replaced the alternator last week. I also tried jumping the vehicle since I though I may have worn the batter down, no avail.

Is there solonoid that I may have burned out? If no fuses are blown, then I must have melted a wire or something. I'd appreciate any input or any suggested trouble shooting techniques. Thank you very much.

Jonboy · 03-23-2011, 12:51 PM

You may have popped the fusible links going from the junction black to the starter. That's where I would start checking, after you have disconnected the battery.

gerlbaum · 03-23-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

You may have popped the fusible links going from the junction black to the starter. That's where I would start checking, after you have disconnected the battery.

Thank you for the suggestion. Where would the fusible links be located? By the starter under the engine or up top?

Jonboy · 03-23-2011, 12:58 PM

They will go from the junction box on the firewall to the starter. If the fusible links have popped, they will be very soft. On the starter side, it will go from the main lug (where the positive battery cable attaches) to the junction box.

gerlbaum · 03-23-2011, 01:02 PM

Great! Thanks. Are they just an inline fuse that I would replace?

gerlbaum · 03-23-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerlbaum

Great! Thanks. Are they just an inline fuse that I would replace?

Never mind, the "search" function is very useful lol. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4328754

kelsfine69 · 03-23-2011, 01:24 PM

03-23-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
gerlbaum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	What did I do...Any suggestions?? Hi All, I would greatly appreciate any help/trouble shooting ideas. I have a 1973 chevy, all stock under the hood. When I purchased the truck, the previous owner had an aftermarket ammeter wire up to the dash. I purchased a new cluster that included an ammeter so I was removing the aftermarket one. It is tied into the truck through the firewall, into the wiring harness that goes from the battery across the back of the truck to the firewall plug where the fuse block sits on the other side (see my crappy pic). In the course of removing, I accidently grounded the wires, and burned out the ammeter (it started smoking). Now, when I turn the key, there is no power what so ever. No dash lights, nothing. I checked the fuses, and did not see a blown fuse. I am going to recheck tonight because it was getting dark. I just replaced the alternator last week. I also tried jumping the vehicle since I though I may have worn the batter down, no avail. Is there solonoid that I may have burned out? If no fuses are blown, then I must have melted a wire or something. I'd appreciate any input or any suggested trouble shooting techniques. Thank you very much. Attached Images

03-23-2011, 12:51 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did I do...Any suggestions?? You may have popped the fusible links going from the junction black to the starter. That's where I would start checking, after you have disconnected the battery. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-23-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did I do...Any suggestions?? They will go from the junction box on the firewall to the starter. If the fusible links have popped, they will be very soft. On the starter side, it will go from the main lug (where the positive battery cable attaches) to the junction box. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-23-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
gerlbaum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	Re: What did I do...Any suggestions?? Great! Thanks. Are they just an inline fuse that I would replace?

03-23-2011, 01:24 PM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What did I do...Any suggestions?? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 03-23-2011 at 01:25 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.