This is a fairly common problem, James but simple to remedy. You need a new
fuse box. The contacts have become corroded at the back, and aren't making
good contact. I have tried to beadblast them, and gotten limited success.
Thus I recommend replacement with a new part.
Good Luck!
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: <JHMDDS@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:02 PM
Subject: Electrical woes revisited
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> Strangely the electrical tester lights up where the white wire connects
to
> the fuse box but not on the green wire side. I was able to get things
> working by temporarily using a small wire to jump between an adjacent hot
fuse
> receptacle and the fuse receptacle on the side where the green wire
connects to
> the fuse box.
>
> As some on this list know I love my car and this hobby but am not a
gifted
> mechanic. I would appreciate any help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James Maddox
> '75 Tr6
> Supercharged and fuel injected
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