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Old Apr 13, 2025 | 06:05 PM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta Starship Ed.
Engine: Worn out SBC 305 5.0L V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Can't get it to start now

Did a bunch of work on my 84 Berlinetta. New PS pump, alternator, water pump, flex plate, torque converter and a bunch of gaskets. Got everything put back in, tightened down and fluids topped off. Got her on the ground, connected the battery and put the key in. Put it to start position and everything lit up as it should, turned the key to the ignition position and everything died. No click, no whines, no sound at all. I charged the battery a bit to see if that would be the issue, still nothing. The floor jack is shot so I can't get back under to check things until I either borrow one or buy a new one. I am at a complete loss, got no idea what would be the issue. I checked all the top side connections and everything is where it's supposed to be. I can't check bottom side for any issues for right now. Anyone got any ideas? Could I have tripped a security system by accident?
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Old Apr 13, 2025 | 06:13 PM
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Re: Can't get it to start now

everything died.
Bad connection somewhere; most likely at or near the battery.

Take the batt cable connections off, clean w baking soda, wire-brush down to shiny pristine metal on both the batt itself and the cable connector, reinstall carefully.

floor jack is shot so I can't get back under to check things
The electrons couldn't give 2 sh**s less. They do what they do regardless of a buncha poor-mouth. Posting that crap on here, or even letting it live rent-free in your head, is a COMPLETE waste of time. You gotta do what you gotta do, "jack" and whatever else notwithstanding. Get over it. Deal with it. Move on. WIN. Don't beat us over the head about it, won't get your car ONE MILLISECOND closer to working.
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