I'm working on a '51 Chevy 6100 2 ton flatbed that I purchased last year. While removing the non-working gauges last week, I forgot to disconnect the battery (yeah, duh!!) and when I removed the wire at the ammeter, it dropped and sparked against something under the dash. There was a quick smell of fried wire, but I saw nothing which appeared damaged. Today, I tried starting May-Belle and have no spark, no lights, nada.
I just did a quick search on other posts and didn't see anything relevant. I do not have one of the large fuse blocks (seems there was great debate as to their beginning year of use?) and I keep my 4 month old 8 volt battery (no, I'm not converting from 6 to 12 v.) on a battery tender at all times. The motor wanted to start, it rolled over easily as usual. When I tried my lights, nothing.
I have not had time to do much else with it today and can't get back to it for a few days. During this unable to work on it time, I would appreciate any input. Auto electrical has always been my weakness.
THANKS,
Dennis in Austin
