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I have decided to let the truck sit until I have to opportunity to have it fixed. Then I will likely sell it.

I replaced the switch to starter wires yesterday with no change. I'm frusterated and out of ideas.

I went ahead and had the alternator tested. It was bad. I am still having the same issue. I havent had much time to mess with it lately. Gonna replace the wires going from the starter relay to the starter this weekend as well as reconfirm all of the grounds in the truck. Ill keep everyone posted. As...

I have been using the test light trick to avoid further damaging my electrical system. I will be disconnecting the wires going from my starter relay to my starter all together tomorrow for they are in need of replacing. I'll let you know what happens.

Eric

When you say tape the end, are u referring to the joing where the connector & wire meet? Or over the connector so that it is completely covered. No metal showing whatsoever.

Thanks,
Eric

I checked the negative battery cable(grounded to block) with an multimeter and got a reading of12.38 volt. The postive cable was on the positive terminal

So I went ahead disconnected all of the wires at the bulkhead. Still no change. So I started disconnecting components one at a time. Checking for spark each time. Coil, lights, neutral safety switch, alternator, starter, ballast resistor, wiper motor, icu, voltage regulator, coil, distributor. No ch...

Thanks. I'll give that a try this weekend and provide an update afterward.

So I went ahead and replaced the starter relay and burnt fusible link and I am still getting a spark when i attempt to connect the negative battery cable. I also had the alternator tested. It failed so I bought a new one. I am still having the same problem. Everytime I go to connect the negative bat...

After checking every switch in the truck, I determined that nothing is on. I also discovered the fusible like that goes from the starter relay to the bulkhead was frayed&melted. I intend to replace the link, starter relay,and ill have the alternator tested.

Thanks

how would i go about replacing the ignition switch on my 74 dodge pickup? I don't see any fastners/screws on the column where the key goes in. Am I looking in the wrong place? What am I missing?

Thanks,
Eric

Update: I replaced the starter relay under the suspicion that it was the source of my problem. No change. I had the started tested and it turned out to be bad. After installing the new starter , I went to hook up the battery i got a huge spark @ the starter relay. I attempted to hook up to battery o...

I took my truck out for the first longer(20 miles) drive last Saturday. When I tried to start my truck after it sitting for 7 hours I got nothing. No crank, no lights. I had a buddy jump me and I was on my way. The very next day the same thing happened however it wouldn't start with a jump. I had th...

I made the recommend adjustments. But I still failed my retest. I'm more than frusterated. I don't know why they even require 40 year old vehicles to test, as there are very few vehicle of that age even in operation. Do u happen to have any other ideas? It's my understanding that the vapor canister ...

It appears as though I have 2 idle adjustment screws. Which should I be adjusting?

Ok to clarify. I have a 1969 engine (318) with a 727 auto trans. So... Timing should be set a 2 1/2 before TDC with distributer disconnected? Idle speed should be at 750 when warm? I should find a "sweet spot" between 1.5 & 2 turns out for the mixture screws? Sorry that I'm being difficult, I'm just...

Does your manual have the timing specs as well? If so that would be awesome!

Thanks. I'll give that a try

Torqueflite 727. Carburetor was professionally rebuilt 2 years ago. Almost no miles on it. For the mixture screws, the more turns out the leaner?