Have you checked the ammeter? It quite often becomes the fusible link.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Grant Goodall
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:57 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Fried Electrical System
>
>
> Ok so its been a long time since i have contributed much to the discussion
> but i have a problem thats stumping me so far. I have a 67.5 2000 Solex.
> My generator/alternator (original) was not charging the system so I tested
> it with a multimeter. While i had one test probe on the positive
> connection on the alternator I accidentally touched part of the test probe
> contact to the frame of the alternator, basically shorting the cars
> electrical system. Big Spark, engine quits running. Currently i cannot
> get power to anything except the horn.
>
> I have done a lot of testing trying to find where the connections is
> broken. I am guessing a fuseable link somewhere has blown, but i can't
> seem to find where. I was hoping someone has done something like this
> before and can give me an idea of where to look. I can provide specific
> info as to where power is flowing and where its not if that will be
> helpful. And yes all the fuses and the fuse box are in good shape
> electrically and I have reviewed the wiring diagraham.
>
>
> Grant Goodall
> Bellingham, WA
> 67.5 2000 Solex
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