71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Well guys bummer to my weekend. I put my engine back in and went to crank it and nothing happened. I was with my Monte all day from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and I just said forget about it. I think I connected all the wiring. The only thing I noticed is that my left side headlight plug has been cut off. Someone needed one badly. I also noticed the plug for the transmission spark control switch is broken(What is the TSCS? Will it cause a no start?). My interior lights and radio comes on. No lights on outside of vehicle but I'm thinking it's because of the stolen plug but there are six or so wires that were cut. So I'm going to need the headlight plug for driver side and also the TSCS pigtail. Any help is really appreciated!! Thanks...... Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastss Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hook up the ground wire to engine?? Ck for voltage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 It's a sbc needs three wires to run and some gas. Get a volt meter and check wires at starter first. Do u have a battery lead hooked to starter and a good ground from block to frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hey Rodney, assuming you turn the key and nothing? Any dash idiot lights or clicking? Have you checked the safety neutral switch? Have you tried putting power on the starter solenoid to see if the starter will engage that way? We need more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I sure hope you don't plan on starting it the way it looks in the picture above at the very least have the cooling system intact! if you are using a flat tappet cam, the first 20-30 minutes of running are crucial !!!! as soon as it starts it needs to be brought up to 2000-2500 RPM.s for at least 20 minutes to break in the cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 are you sure it was the headlight harness and not the horn relay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 I sure hope you don't plan on starting it the way it looks in the picture above at the very least have the cooling system intact! if you are using a flat tappet cam, the first 20-30 minutes of running are crucial !!!! as soon as it starts it needs to be brought up to 2000-2500 RPM.s for at least 20 minutes to break in the cam No Sam I wasn't going to start it that way. That pic I took when I got it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 are you sure it was the headlight harness and not the horn relay?I don't know for sure but the plug is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 What color are the wires at the missing connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 What color are the wires at the missing connector? Here is a picture of the cut wires: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I sure hope you don't plan on starting it the way it looks in the picture above This is where I'm at now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Figured it out. Small wires on starter on R instead of S. Now I think I need a new Carb. Engine starts and shuts off instantly . I tried several times to prime the carb but it would not keep running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Rodney is that a Holley 600 carb? try and adjust the idel screw out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Rodney is that a Holley 600 carb? try and adjust the idel screw outThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvizu9618 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Figured it out. Small wires on starter on R instead of S. Now I think I need a new Carb. Engine starts and shuts off instantly . I tried several times to prime the carb but it would not keep running. From the looks of post #11, your fuel line isn't connected to the carb. Not trying to be a weisenheimer, just what I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 HERE WE GO!!! http://vid255.photobucket.com/albums/hh159/YUKONINGONE/My%20Monte/20141112_232115.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sounds good Rodney!!! You need to get her all back together and bring her to the Eastern Meet Rob Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sounds good Rodney!!! You need to get her all back together and bring her to the Eastern Meet Rob Rob Thanks Rob. Maybe next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 FIRE IN THE HOLE! Sounds good Rodney. She's really coming along. What's next on the agenda now she has a heartbeat again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 sounds like music...mine is in stealth quiet mode..being on an engine stand..will get there someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's Alive!!! Way to hang in there Big Dawg!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 FIRE IN THE HOLE! Sounds good Rodney. She's really coming along. What's next on the agenda now she has a heartbeat again? Hi Larry!! Now that she's mobile again my Cousin is gonna start back on it now that he's finished with his Grand National. I am hoping for completion around Springtime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 It's Alive!!! Way to hang in there Big Dawg!! What's up Big Homie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi Larry!! Now that she's mobile again my Cousin is gonna start back on it now that he's finished with his Grand National. I am hoping for completion around Springtime That will definitely help your winter to pass quickly Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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