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1973_442 · 03-21-2007, 01:57 PM

i have a 1973 350 that wont start. the engine doesnt respond when i try to start it, and makes no noises.i replaced the starter, made sure all the wires were conected properly, but still nothing. the radio, windshield wipers, dome lights, and horn are not functioning, either. leading me to think its the coil, but using a dwell/voltmeter i got a surge right after i conected (5-6 volts)it but it went back down to 0. the battery keeps draining to about 3 volts. the alternator reads on the voltmeter, and its not a problem with fuses. anyone have any ideas?

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1973_442 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	73 350 wont start i have a 1973 350 that wont start. the engine doesnt respond when i try to start it, and makes no noises.i replaced the starter, made sure all the wires were conected properly, but still nothing. the radio, windshield wipers, dome lights, and horn are not functioning, either. leading me to think its the coil, but using a dwell/voltmeter i got a surge right after i conected (5-6 volts)it but it went back down to 0. the battery keeps draining to about 3 volts. the alternator reads on the voltmeter, and its not a problem with fuses. anyone have any ideas?