ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

[tim colleran]

I am in the process of restoring a 65 small block, that at one point was modified to be more like a 67 clone, back to original condition. I just changed out the wiring harness and the car no longer starts. Can anyone recommend a source for a step by step debug of harness problems?

[Mike McKown]

Re: ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

Doesn't crank over? No fire at the coil? What?

[Randy S.]

Re: ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

Tim,

If you bought the harnesss from Lectric Limited they are supposed to offer free technical support. I would like to know if they are any good.

I would start with checking your grounds

Randy

[tim colleran]

Re: ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

It does not crank, Heater blower fires up and horn works, but trying to turn it over just is a deafening silence

[Timothy B.]

Re: ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

Tim,

Get under the car with a test light, have someone turn the ignition key to the crank position and see if there is power on the S terminal at the starter solenoid. Make sure the car is in neutral with emergency brake on and wheels chocked. If you have power at this terminal there is a problem at the solenoid, if no power then it's from the wire back to the ignition switch and you will have to start process of elimination.

[Scott S.]

Re: ignition wiring harness on 65 with 327

I too had a problem w/my 65 harness that I purchased new from LL. The pins were screwed up when I got it & didn't realize this. I further destroyed them by forcing onto the fuse block. Ended up costing me 104.00 to buy a kit from LL w/all new pins & block. Make sure all the pins on the firewall mate up correctly and don't force it unless you want to screw around & pay also!