Morning,
Going to ask for forgiveness and not just "go search", as the car needs to move sooner than later. Used to call my dad on this type of stuff, but unfortunately he passed away back in December.
Quick rundown...
273 with minor upgrades (carb/manifold, pertronics)
Since being freshened up about 4 years ago, the car has run great. Battery is 4 years old. Replaced the alternator and voltage regulator 2 years ago, and have had zero issues since. Flash forward to yesterday.
Took the car out to get an inspection sticker. Fired right up, but I noticed the blinkers were slow, then stopped working. Thought it was strange, but it hadn't been driven in about a month. Once at the dealership, it wouldn't stay running. I drove it home, only to have it die on me repeatedly. Hit it with a charger, fires up, drives for a bit, stalls.
Decided to get a fresh battery. When I attached it, a wire started smoking from the terminal. Didn't know if it was simply too much battery (though exactly the same) and tried it again. Same issue. The wire is on the bottom left of the block with a fusible link. Below is a picture.
Can anyone let me know:
1. Has this happened to you before?
2. If yes, what did you replace?
3. Can you point me in the right direction?
Appreciate any help. My thumb is on the wire.
Going to ask for forgiveness and not just "go search", as the car needs to move sooner than later. Used to call my dad on this type of stuff, but unfortunately he passed away back in December.
Quick rundown...
273 with minor upgrades (carb/manifold, pertronics)
Since being freshened up about 4 years ago, the car has run great. Battery is 4 years old. Replaced the alternator and voltage regulator 2 years ago, and have had zero issues since. Flash forward to yesterday.
Took the car out to get an inspection sticker. Fired right up, but I noticed the blinkers were slow, then stopped working. Thought it was strange, but it hadn't been driven in about a month. Once at the dealership, it wouldn't stay running. I drove it home, only to have it die on me repeatedly. Hit it with a charger, fires up, drives for a bit, stalls.
Decided to get a fresh battery. When I attached it, a wire started smoking from the terminal. Didn't know if it was simply too much battery (though exactly the same) and tried it again. Same issue. The wire is on the bottom left of the block with a fusible link. Below is a picture.
Can anyone let me know:
1. Has this happened to you before?
2. If yes, what did you replace?
3. Can you point me in the right direction?
Appreciate any help. My thumb is on the wire.
