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Old 12-22-2015, 11:46 AM   #5
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Re: Hello! C10 wont start.. I need your help!

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Maybe the fusible link has blown

From the factory there are two wires coming off of your positive battery terminal (sometimes there are more added by the PO or you), one is a large cable that goes directly to your starter, and the other is your fusible link, think of it as sort of a main breaker (or fuse) for your trucks electrical system
My first thought as well. If ts blown, you'll have to find why it blew.

Is the "3 gauge unit" you described a small panel of 3 gauges mounted under the dash? If so... they aren't factory. They were installed by the PO and who knows how well they were installed.

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