Can't get it to start now
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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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Re: Can't get it to start now
everything died.
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
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