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I just replaced my starter due to some issues that it was having, put new battery cables on too.

And I go to start it up and I have no power at all. I have check the fuses, battery connections, re-installed the old starter, and even put in a new ignition switch.

Im lost as what I should be looking into next. I have zero power, no lights or anything.

* battery is full charged too, less than a year old.
* it is a 1978 GMC C2500, with what I believe is a “94 era SBC 350 in it. The wiring is a mess
 

C10MixMaster

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I just replaced my starter due to some issues that it was having, put new battery cables on too.

And I go to start it up and I have no power at all. I have check the fuses, battery connections, re-installed the old starter, and even put in a new ignition switch.

Im lost as what I should be looking into next. I have zero power, no lights or anything.

* battery is full charged too, less than a year old.
* it is a 1978 GMC C2500, with what I believe is a “94 era SBC 350 in it. The wiring is a mess

I would lean towards you damaged the wire or fusible link that connects to the starter lug. check for voltage at the junction block on the fire wall.
 

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I would lean towards you damaged the wire or fusible link that connects to the starter lug. check for voltage at the junction block on the fire wall.

+1

Get down there and lightly pull on the wires going to the larger terminal. if one stretches, you found your problem.
 

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+1

Get down there and lightly pull on the wires going to the larger terminal. if one stretches, you found your problem.
Instructions unclear, I yanked on the wires like you said now the thing arcs all over the place and makes cool light affects.
 

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bahaha yanked (gently pull) ahh same thing​
 

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Ah AG, not enough experience in "yanking" things??
 
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