Sounds like a battery cable CONNECTION problem. Make sure the connections
between the battery and battery cables are clean and tight.
One way to find this problem is with a volt meter. Assuming that you don't
have anything working, headlights included, turn the headlights on and
check for voltage at the following locations:
Engine block to battery - CABLE
Engine block to battery - POST
There should be no voltage shown on the two above tests.
Engine block to battery + POST
Engine block to battery + CABLE
Engine block to large terminal on starter
You should have battery voltage on each of the above tests. When you
loose it the problem is between the last two tests.
Check the end of each fuse to the body or engine block, including the fuse
clips. If you have voltage on one end of the fuse you should have voltage
on the other end, including the clips.
If you still haven't found the problem try the following tests:
Body to ignition switch hot terminal
connection Body to headlight switch hot terminal
That should get you through most of the wiring that can cause this
problem. Let me know if it doesn't.
I don't have a 310 wiring diagram in front of me, so some of these tests
may be out of place.
Peace,
Pat
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On Mon, 26 Aug 2002, audela2 wrote:
> Ok, it is probably something pretty simple (we hope!) that rank newbies like
> us have missed. We installed the new 1600 motor in the SPL310, replacing an
> older 1600 motor that had been installed. A PO had converted it to negative
> ground. The battery is in the engine compartment and is grounded to the
> engine at the alternator's adjusting bracket (the one on top) and the starter
> is grounded to the frame by a mesh copper-looking band. The voltage regulator
> appears to be wired in fine, all connections are tight. But... the battery
> was completely dead so we disconnected & recharged it. Reconnected it tonight
> and tried the headlights; they worked. Turned the ignition switch & there was
> a click then nothing. No lights; nothing.
>
> We DID get the engine to turn over twice before, after fiddling with the
> battery cables. The same thing happened each time though; after the click or
> turn over, all power was lost. We checked the battery cables with a
> continuity tester, and they seem to be fine.
>
> Any ideas on what we might be facing, or further tests we can try, would be
> GREATLY appreciated! We understand the basics of wiring, but troubleshooting
> is a new experience.
>
> Thanks!
> Charlotte & Leonard Hoover
> Phoenix, Arizona
> '64 SPL310 1500
> '64 SPL310 1600
> '67 SPL311 1600
> Plus various non-running projects
>
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