Hi all! I just joined last week and have owned my 720 (with a Z24 engine) for over a month. Last weekend I put in a new battery and starter and Shazaam! - it fired right up! This morning on the way to work, I noticed that my high beams came on, then off, then on and then the truck died. I was able to get it to the shoulder (I20 rush hour traffic in Columbia SC is no joke!). I popped the hood to check my connections - positive on the battery was fine and when I went to check the negative, it sparked and was hot as all get out, burning my thumb!
The junction of the negative wire to the terminal (I replaced the terminals last week) was burnt clear through. I noticed that the negative was grounded on the manifold and whew I reattached it, sparks flew and the connection at the manifold started to glow.
I have been wrenching for a while (I'm 58) but am not great with electrical items! What are some of the common electrical problems of the truck that are within a gear heads grasp?
Appreciate any and all suggestions.
BTW, I love the truck, quite snappy with the Z24 in it! I'll post some pictures when I get my truck delivered to me.
Thanks all!