I got 62 chevy c10 with a 283. started fine the other day and now nothing! no power to anything lights stereo nada. she does start when i put screw driver to starter and when i turn on lights she dies. Any ideas?

 

fuses, ignition switch, cable connections

 

Check the voltage at the battery while it is not running.Than again while it is running.The difference is the charging system.It's the charging system that I think isn't working so the engine is running totally off the battery and killing it.

Let us know what you have found.

Stereo???.Is that a new addition??.

 

stereo is a new addition.

 

fuses are good and ignition switch is good not sure on cables

 

Sounds like the source of the problem would be in the positive connection between the battery and the fuse center.

 

Higates62,

Welcome to the Chevy Forums.

Ignore this if you've already done it, but replace your battery cables. The battery cables can cause you a world of grief.
They tend to corrode from the inside, under the insulation. Don't forget the engine-to-firewall ground strap.

As your wires corrode, your battery CCAs wind up going to heating up corrosion in your wires, instead of going to your starter.

 

replaced both battery cables! still not run the starter clicked over a few times but not enough to turn over engine.

 

battery was dead she wants to start now but she dont seem like its getting spark going to check coil thanx for all the help!