Re: Electrical short

[Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>]

Scott; I did a similar no brainer on a Pinto(!) years ago. The result
was I fried the internals of the alternator. The damage resulted in a
open circuit that left the starter inoperable and me stranded in the
driveway. Might be worth it to have it checked. Also, the shop manual
states there's a fusible link in the wire harness (somewhere?) If that
blew, you'll have no juice flowing.