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Old 06-23-2014, 05:06 PM   #1
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Positive wire melted on header

Took the 81 out for a spin in the yard. After a quick burnout she just died. Popped the hood and noticed the positive wire had pretty much welded itself on the header. So I then wrapped the positive wire in electric tape, because all the insulation had melted off, made sure everything was clear, and tried to fire her up and got nothing but a click. Is it possible that when it shorted it may have damaged other components or do I just need another positive wire? Really appreciate any help. Thanks
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Old 06-23-2014, 05:31 PM   #2
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Re: Positive wire melted on header

Could you test with a different battery? or recharge yours? Hope your battery survived that short.
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Old 06-23-2014, 05:33 PM   #3
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Re: Positive wire melted on header

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Could you test with a different battery? or recharge yours? Hope your battery survived that short.
Battery works for sure. Threw it in another truck and fired right up.
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Old 06-23-2014, 05:38 PM   #4
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Re: Positive wire melted on header

IMO a new cable will help, but if you say just the insulation got burnt, check all connections. The heat from the short might effect some contact on the starter &/or battery terminals.
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Re: Positive wire melted on header

[QUOTE=ssxty8;6733038]IMO a new cable will help, but if you say just the insulation got burnt, check all connections. The heat from the short might effect some contact on the starter &/or battery terminals.[/QUOTE\]

Thanks I'll try that.
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Old 07-22-2014, 11:14 AM   #6
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Re: Positive wire melted on header

could have melted the battery although it started another truck I would still test your truck with a different battery. If you are getting a click sound this usually means a weak battery. could have possibly melted down your starter as well since the wire you melted goes directly to the starter. those are the two things I would try if you don't have this figured out yet.
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