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[nova801428]

Here's what I think I might try....I'll mark each wire at the junction block (the passenger side one for a spare battery) and connect the wires together using a bolt or screw.  Then, I will see if that works.  What do you think?  I am getting power into the block but the other two aren't?
 Thanks

[VileZambonie]

Are you running dual batteries like for a camper or something off of your truck? if not you can run dual batteries in parallel and ditch the isolator or go back to single battery. Those are basically designed to prevent you from draining down your primary battery. For a quick test jump those terminals together with a jumper wire or put them all on the same peg and see what happens.

[nova801428]

I am not running dual batteries right now.  I probably won't either in the future.  I will test it tomorrow.  Thanks

[nova801428]

O.K, I put all three wires on the same post and it wouldn't even run.  I could barely get it started then when it was started it was shaking really bad and then died.  So, what should I do next?  Should I test the wires?  Thanks

[VileZambonie]

What is connected to your factory junction block? I think you should hook it back up the way it is from the factory and ditch that isolator...

[nova801428]

Oh, I thought you meant hook all the wires up to one post on the isolater on the pass. side firewall.  I have a hard time trying to find which wire is which, since 3 or so are red and it goes around the distributor.  I will have to (I think) replace the wire then.  Thanks

[nova801428]

I've got some questions for you.  I haven't looked or touched my truck for awhile due to lack of money and time.  Anyway.  You said to ditch the isolator, which I plan to do.  But I know that one wire hooks to the alternator, one to the spare battery, so where does the third go?  I am guessing the third goes to the starter maybe?  I don't know.  If I loose the isolator, do I take both the used wires and hook them to the original firewall mount...right?  Thanks

[VileZambonie]

Are you running dual batteries? If so just hook the batteries up in parallel and follow the schematic on the other page. It shouldn't be too hard to pull on those wires and trace where they go.

[nova801428]

No, I will never run two batteries...and neither in the future.  My truck had an after market isolator.  My dad bought a battery tray and used it on the driver side.  I don't want two batteries either.  Anyway.  How do I trace a wire that goes behind the distributor?  And, there are 5 (about) of the same size, shape, and color of wires.

[Captkaos]

If you aren't running 2 batteries ever get rid of everything that is connected to the isolator and run negative post to the frame rail and run the positive post to the starter.

[nova801428]

There are two positive battery cables, one comes off of the battery and one comes off of the alternator, so where do they go then? 

[VileZambonie]

[nova801428]

Alright.  I took all of the isolater crap off.  I still don't get your wiring diagrams.  Anyway.  I need to know where to hook up the hot wire from the isolater?  It looks (I am not for sure) comes from the starter, then does it go the the junction block on the firewall?  Thanks

[nova801428]

Well, I got it to I guess barely start, more like stumbled, then died.  I tried restarting it and the starter now just spins.  It will take a couple of tries before it catches.  I held the starter for 30 seconds with the engine turning over and it never did anything.  I put some gas in the carb and nothing.  I think I just want to get rid of this truck.  I am seriously thinking about taking it to the scrapper.  I will probably take my other truck along with it too.

[Fordeatinz71]

i know i've been out of the loop for a while and i'm sorry, but man, DON'T give up on this truck!  you will regret it.  i have given up on a lot of my old vehicles and i really wish i could go back and have a second chance with them.  i know you've encountered some issues with this truck but you can get around them.  it sounds like you've lost spark.  you just need to troubleshoot and figure out what caused the power loss (wiring issues, bad coil, bad distributor...etc)