I have a 1949 Chevy 3600 that I have been working on over the past several months. My current issue is the truck won't start, when it did previously. I recently rewired the truck using a harness from classic parts and kept it 6 volts. I have replaced the positive and negative cables from the battery, and removed and cleaned the ground strap. All of this was done previously and the truck started. I also have a trickle charger on the battery which is new.
Now when I press the foot start pedal there is nothing or one "clank". No turning over at all. If I manually push the starter switch (which is new) the starter will run, but if I push the pedal down and try to engage the engine, it is like there is not enough power to turn the engine over. I have 6.3 volts at the battery and 6.3 volts putting my meter on the starter switch and on where the negative cable is attached to the engine. Why did it work yesterday and not today?
I have disconnected the new windshield wiper motor that I installed yesterday and no change. From what I read I thought this was a ground issue, but I am not sure what to try next. Very frustrated. I am trying to learn as I go, so not sure if I am even looking at the right places. Not sure if my explanation is clear. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Steve
