ignition help

[dhughins]

this might sound stupid, but i'm wondering what is the bare minimum i need to get my truck started? i bought a new battery. and the alternator tested good. i thing its the wiring between the key and somewhere? what is the fastest or easiest way to rewire temporarily to get it started? thanks for any help. i had it for sale but it just quit starting. the wiring looks like spagetti espically under the dash.

[100%Chevy]

Do you have electronic distributor?If so:
Dis-connect the battery first!
1-Put a wire(#14 guage or larger)on the inside terminal(closest to the engine) of the starter solenoid,I'd use a spring clip for this.
2-Run a wire(#10 guage)from positive on battery to the "BAT" terminal on the distributor cap.This puts power on the coil/dist.Dis-connect any wire that's already there for now.
Connect the battery again.
Put the wire in 2 on the positive terminal so you can pull it off easily to kill engine.
Just touch the wire 1 on the positive terminal.This puts 12 volts on the starter to start the engine.Once engine runs,remove this wire from battery.
On points type distributor,do the same as above except connect the 2 wire to the + side of the coil.Do not run the engine for more than a couple minutes or you will burn the points.It needs a resistor in the circuit for longer running times.
Btw,I was born in Ozark at Dale County Hospital a long time ago!
Mike.

[TimE]

So you are selling the truck? Sorry to hear it...

[dhughins]

well i'm considering selling. if i could move the engine and tranny to my other 64 i would'nt sell. btw i work at dale medical center. ya'll have any ideas how to swap the engine and tranny without a hoist? i dont have a garage, so i have to do this all outside. thanks for the wiring help. i'll give it a try.