HELP!!! In a "Starter" pinch

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Do you believe I damaged the starter by connecting the ground wire to that larger post? It's clear to me, NOW, that I connected both a positive and nagative cable to the starter.

I doubt it damaged the starter, but most likely it fried a main fuse somewhere, or a fusible link, if these cars have one. The 'big spark' you mentioned in the original post was a big red flag for me. That's why you got no dash lights.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by piper6909

I doubt it damaged the starter, but most likely it fried a main fuse somewhere, or a fusible link, if these cars have one. The 'big spark' you mentioned in the original post was a big red flag for me. That's why you got no dash lights.

Right. The big spark! Arghhhhh.

I'm going to pull off the TB... disconnect fron the starter the ground wire... so at least I can close up the car... assuming the "spark" didn't blow a major fuse.

Hopefully when I get back in the house I'll have some more guidance from you Pros.

Thanks, Man!

[Starter986]

OK. Removed the ground from the positive post.

Battery connected... dash looks like its usual setup. Chime... all lights... whew.

Now I go struggle with getting the ground on the bottom starter bolt... zip everything back up... and we'll see.

Thanks, all, for the guidance.

So far.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Starter986

OK. Removed the ground from the positive post.

Battery connected... dash looks like its usual setup. Chime... all lights... whew.

Now I go struggle with getting the ground on the bottom starter bolt... zip everything back up... and we'll see.

Thanks, all, for the guidance.

So far.

That's great news!

I was just going to suggest checking the main fuses in the current distributor which, I believe, is near the battery. Just follow the positive cable from the battery and it goes straight to it. It's #11 on the diagram. Good luck!