Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Found elecrical gremlin

A little work with the meter and I found the starter has a dead short. Disconnected it and checked all the fuses. Fuses were all intact. I still did not have lights, radio or any electric anywhere. It dawns on me that the new negative cable is not grounded to chassis, just the engine. I run jumper to chassis, all electric works.Starter is only $45, but the sticker on it shows it is only two years old. It worked fine when removed so I don't understand what the deal is, but I will swing by tomorrow and pick up a new one tomorrow. Should be able to crank her up then unless it finds something else to puke out. Should be running out of old components. I checked all the lights and need to troubleshoot the back up light switch which shouldn't be a big deal. All other lights and blinkers work fine as does radio and interior. 

2 comments:

  1. Just wanted to say hi. Been on the road constantly in the last few months. Barkley is knee deep in biscuits with friends but I am starting to go through group potluck withdrawal.


    Talk to you soon.

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  2. Hi Brigid,

    Hope you are doing well.Are you going to the Indy show this weekend? I am suppose to meet up with my brother and Og on Saturday. Take care

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