<VV> Looking for a voltage drain

[Jim Becker]

First post said it is a '66 Powerglide.  Even if caused by a heater tube, it 
would have to be jumping two different terminals together on the solenoid. 
Not saying it is impossible, but there are other much more likely causes.

My top 2 list as of right now are internal to the solenoid and in/at the 
bulkhead connector at the left front of the engine compartment.  After that, 
any place a hot wire runs parallel to the ignition wire (including other 
connectors).  Early on, I'd probably try unplugging the alternator.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Smitty via VirtualVairs
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:17 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject:  Looking for a voltage drain


Thanks for the suggestions.
?Now I checked again today and with NO switch in the harness, the bright red
lights come on again when the battery is connected. There is a very small
blue spark upon connection. So there is no smoking short. Power sneaking
around some how.
?The plan is to start at the starter and disconnect the purple and yellow
(and big red + cable) wires to try to isolate the problem. I'll continue to
trace the source of power till I find it. Pulling fuses are also in the
plan.
PS rebuilt starter from Clarks with new solenoid, and new battery cables.
PPS message sent to Corvair Forum also. To damm?hot now to start the process
now.
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Smitty Says.;  Maybe I missed it but did you ever say Early or Late.  With
an Early don't ever forget about the heater hose shorting to the battery
post at the solenoid.  Not only makes a big resister out of the hose
reinforcing wire but also make a lovely fire if it gets hot enough.

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