Finally tested the battery cables. With the cables hooked to the battery and the other ends not bolted to anything, my voltage meter says there is 12.49 volts flowing through the battery/cables. Did the same test with the light, the light did not light up.
The battery is charged to 12.58 volts. Checking the starter with the test light as you explained, it does not light up. The red, fusible link coming off the starter lug is in tact and connected to a white/black wire that appears to the fuse box.
I need help! I have no power coming off the battery. The battery reads 12.56volts but nothing seems to be going anywhere else. It started with a no start at the market. My girl jump started me and I got home no problem. Found that the battery was dead. Replaced it. Still nothing. Started looking around and found a fried ground wire from the alternator to the voltage regulator body mount bolt. replaced the wire and still nothing. Anyone?