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**hatzie** · 10-24-2016, 08:36 AM

You'll need an assistant.
While it's not working check that the START wire is getting battery voltage with the key turned to the START position.
Set the meter to DC volts and check from the BAT terminal on the starter to the positive battery post while the ignition switch is turned to the START position. It shouldn't show more than 0.2vdc.

You'll probably find you have loose connections at the block ground or the starter.

The neutral safety switch may be in less than stellar condition.

You can also test connections without a load...
http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm

10-24-2016, 08:36 AM	#8
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,925	Re: Electrical Gurus - 87' no keyed power You'll need an assistant. While it's not working check that the START wire is getting battery voltage with the key turned to the START position. Set the meter to DC volts and check from the BAT terminal on the starter to the positive battery post while the ignition switch is turned to the START position. It shouldn't show more than 0.2vdc. You'll probably find you have loose connections at the block ground or the starter. The neutral safety switch may be in less than stellar condition. You can also test connections without a load... http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.