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mehanso · 02-28-2008, 10:48 AM

OK, so I have a 66 LWB with the 250-6 in it. as I was backing it off the trailer the battery fell over so I shut it down and put the battery back in the correct location but now the truck won't get any power into it at all. I've replaced the battery, starter and solenoid and still absolutely nuttin'
Any help would be great or if someone has a wiring diagram or ANYTHING that would be great. All I can find is an assembly manual someone has listed on Ebay but I would just as soon not pay 150 or so for the book. Thanks all!

jonzcustomshop · 02-28-2008, 11:03 AM

does it have a fuseable link in between the starter and the ignition, if you shorted the system, that would be the first to go. I have burned those out by accidentally crossing a wrench on the terminals.

jonzcustomshop · 02-28-2008, 11:06 AM

and if that is not the problem, get a test light and start chasing where you do/don'thave power. with wiring you can use te process of elimination to find the problem.

60ratrod · 02-28-2008, 11:53 AM

fuseable links suck. if you find one that has the insulation rather hard and crispy with a bulge somewhere in it then that's your suspect. personally if i were to replace a fuseable link i would change it to an inline fuse. also i would check the continuity and resistance on both the positive and negative battery cables. usually when i have some sort of electrical problem i usually try to eliminate the wiring as the cause rather than the part its self. but my thoughts would be battery cables. my guess is those cables were probably on there since the flinstone age and you may have broken wires in the cables. i would check those first then go fuseable link hunting. i have a color coded diagram if you would like me to forward it to you

joe231 · 02-28-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 60ratrod

i have a color coded diagram if you would like me to forward it to you

I would like a copy, if it isn't too much trouble

TimE · 02-28-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I would like a copy, if it isn't too much trouble

Me too please!

ClassicAutoResto · 02-28-2008, 09:47 PM

Check the body ground as well, if it pulled off when the battery fell out, could be a source.

60ratrod · 02-29-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Me too please!

for those who want copies shoot me an email at aobirdman18@yahoo.com and i'll forward the diagrams to you

truckn' · 02-28-2008, 12:05 PM

mehanso I'm too drunk tonight but tomorrow if you don't have a resolve let me know and I will look up the wiring. I have the complete wiring for 64 to 66.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-28-2008, 03:28 PM

Ha Ha....I like the Title of this tread! When working on my truck......I tend to say that alot......ha ha

mehanso · 02-29-2008, 07:13 AM

Bump

b.sharp · 03-01-2008, 05:32 AM

bypass all your ignition wires and either buy a stater gun from parts house or cross the terminals on the starter itself. If you have juice to the starter it will turn over. You may have fried the switch itself.

Latr, I hope you get it fixed.

JohnnyG. · 03-02-2008, 07:02 AM

hey if you havent figured it out yet, heres a suggestion.
we had one at the shop that iwork at the the little ground wire that ran from the - terminal to the sheetmetal right behind the battery was fried. replaced that and it fired right up. didnt understand why but my truck has it too and when i disconnected this wire mine wouldnt fire either.

mehanso · 03-02-2008, 08:48 AM

This thing isn't getting any power at all into it.

mehanso · 03-02-2008, 08:55 AM

When I short across the terminals on the starter the battery starts to make a sizzling sound. It's quite entertaining.

mehanso · 03-03-2008, 05:32 AM

OK, so now I feel like a horses ass. I went out and "hotwired" it and hooked the coil directly to the positive post of the battery and took my screwdriver and shorted the starter and wouldn't you know it, it fired right up and ran like a champ. So, if anyone has a wiring diagram I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks very much for all the assistance guys!

60ratrod · 03-03-2008, 01:02 PM

sorry it took so long to shoot ya the diagram mehanso, i went down to silverdale yesterday to hang out with one of my friends.

02-28-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
mehanso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orting, wa Posts: 13	This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! OK, so I have a 66 LWB with the 250-6 in it. as I was backing it off the trailer the battery fell over so I shut it down and put the battery back in the correct location but now the truck won't get any power into it at all. I've replaced the battery, starter and solenoid and still absolutely nuttin' Any help would be great or if someone has a wiring diagram or ANYTHING that would be great. All I can find is an assembly manual someone has listed on Ebay but I would just as soon not pay 150 or so for the book. Thanks all!

02-28-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! does it have a fuseable link in between the starter and the ignition, if you shorted the system, that would be the first to go. I have burned those out by accidentally crossing a wrench on the terminals.

02-28-2008, 11:06 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! and if that is not the problem, get a test light and start chasing where you do/don'thave power. with wiring you can use te process of elimination to find the problem.

02-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#4
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! fuseable links suck. if you find one that has the insulation rather hard and crispy with a bulge somewhere in it then that's your suspect. personally if i were to replace a fuseable link i would change it to an inline fuse. also i would check the continuity and resistance on both the positive and negative battery cables. usually when i have some sort of electrical problem i usually try to eliminate the wiring as the cause rather than the part its self. but my thoughts would be battery cables. my guess is those cables were probably on there since the flinstone age and you may have broken wires in the cables. i would check those first then go fuseable link hunting. i have a color coded diagram if you would like me to forward it to you __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-28-2008, 09:47 PM	#7
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! Check the body ground as well, if it pulled off when the battery fell out, could be a source.

02-28-2008, 12:05 PM	#9
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! mehanso I'm too drunk tonight but tomorrow if you don't have a resolve let me know and I will look up the wiring. I have the complete wiring for 64 to 66.

02-28-2008, 03:28 PM	#10
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha....I like the Title of this tread! When working on my truck......I tend to say that alot......ha ha __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

02-29-2008, 07:13 AM	#11
mehanso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orting, wa Posts: 13	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! Bump __________________ 2005 Chevy Equinox 2000 F-250 1966 GMC project LWB fleetside 1966 Mustang (For the wife) 2006 Yamaha R6 2006 Yamaha R1 2005 Yamaha R1 2003 Yamaha R1

03-01-2008, 05:32 AM	#12
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! bypass all your ignition wires and either buy a stater gun from parts house or cross the terminals on the starter itself. If you have juice to the starter it will turn over. You may have fried the switch itself. Latr, I hope you get it fixed.

03-02-2008, 07:02 AM	#13
JohnnyG. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: atascadero, Ca Posts: 98	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! hey if you havent figured it out yet, heres a suggestion. we had one at the shop that iwork at the the little ground wire that ran from the - terminal to the sheetmetal right behind the battery was fried. replaced that and it fired right up. didnt understand why but my truck has it too and when i disconnected this wire mine wouldnt fire either.

03-02-2008, 08:48 AM	#14
mehanso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orting, wa Posts: 13	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! This thing isn't getting any power at all into it. __________________ 2005 Chevy Equinox 2000 F-250 1966 GMC project LWB fleetside 1966 Mustang (For the wife) 2006 Yamaha R6 2006 Yamaha R1 2005 Yamaha R1 2003 Yamaha R1

03-02-2008, 08:55 AM	#15
mehanso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orting, wa Posts: 13	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! When I short across the terminals on the starter the battery starts to make a sizzling sound. It's quite entertaining. __________________ 2005 Chevy Equinox 2000 F-250 1966 GMC project LWB fleetside 1966 Mustang (For the wife) 2006 Yamaha R6 2006 Yamaha R1 2005 Yamaha R1 2003 Yamaha R1

03-03-2008, 05:32 AM	#16
mehanso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orting, wa Posts: 13	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! OK, so now I feel like a horses ass. I went out and "hotwired" it and hooked the coil directly to the positive post of the battery and took my screwdriver and shorted the starter and wouldn't you know it, it fired right up and ran like a champ. So, if anyone has a wiring diagram I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks very much for all the assistance guys! __________________ 2005 Chevy Equinox 2000 F-250 1966 GMC project LWB fleetside 1966 Mustang (For the wife) 2006 Yamaha R6 2006 Yamaha R1 2005 Yamaha R1 2003 Yamaha R1

03-03-2008, 01:02 PM	#17
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: This damn truck!!!!!!!!!! sorry it took so long to shoot ya the diagram mehanso, i went down to silverdale yesterday to hang out with one of my friends. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900



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