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rusty71chevy · 08-22-2003, 07:07 AM

Hi Guys,
I am new to the forum, but last night I was working on my 71 c-10 doing routine maintenance (tightening exaust bolts) when I allowed my socket to touch the post on the starter. Since that point I now have no power to anything on the fuse block except the cigarette lighter. Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If so where did I let the smoke out? If not anybody got any ideas?

Thanks,

Rusty71chevy

Old Dave · 08-22-2003, 07:29 AM

I don't know for sure on the old trucks, but on newer ones they have a fusible link that is attached to the starter and feeds power to the cab. It's usually attached to the big stud on the starter solenoid and I think they are red. (color denotes what amperage rating is) They look like about like a #8-10 AWG wire but they are actually a fuse. On my 86 Silverado it had more than one attached to the starter. If yours has one you can probably feel along it and find out where it's open and replace it or as I have done before (because I'm cheap) is solder it back together and put heat shrink over it. Good luck.

Dave

cdowns · 08-22-2003, 09:14 AM

check the fusable link it comes off the battery and goes to a black post on the inner fender about 6" away
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**68 Stepside** · 08-22-2003, 10:25 AM

I agree with cdowns. I did the same thing to my truck.

Longhorn Man · 08-23-2003, 09:43 PM

The only thing I woner about on this, is why the lighter still works.

08-22-2003, 07:07 AM	#1
rusty71chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1	Weird Electrical Issue Hi Guys, I am new to the forum, but last night I was working on my 71 c-10 doing routine maintenance (tightening exaust bolts) when I allowed my socket to touch the post on the starter. Since that point I now have no power to anything on the fuse block except the cigarette lighter. Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If so where did I let the smoke out? If not anybody got any ideas? Thanks, Rusty71chevy

08-22-2003, 07:29 AM	#2
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	I don't know for sure on the old trucks, but on newer ones they have a fusible link that is attached to the starter and feeds power to the cab. It's usually attached to the big stud on the starter solenoid and I think they are red. (color denotes what amperage rating is) They look like about like a #8-10 AWG wire but they are actually a fuse. On my 86 Silverado it had more than one attached to the starter. If yours has one you can probably feel along it and find out where it's open and replace it or as I have done before (because I'm cheap) is solder it back together and put heat shrink over it. Good luck. Dave __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

08-22-2003, 09:14 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	check the fusable link it comes off the battery and goes to a black post on the inner fender about 6" away WELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM DAYTONA BEACH __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-22-2003, 10:25 AM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	I agree with cdowns. I did the same thing to my truck. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-23-2003, 09:43 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The only thing I woner about on this, is why the lighter still works.



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