Truck started then died- killed all power.

[85powerram]

We were starting my ‘85 for the first time in about 3 days, it cranked started then died. I went to crank it again and there was no power to the entire truck. The ignition switch feels normal, we checked all of the grounds. We’re at a complete loss of what to do, anything will help. Thanks in advance

 

[David Vandercook]

How many miles has it got? How are the plugs, and how long since carburetor was rebuilt? Could be a number of things, unstable spark, low compression, gummed carburetor causing fuel to stop or flood

 

[David Vandercook]

Wait, if it's not even turning over you should test the starter and solenoid. Seems weird that it would just die after it was running though, maybe just didn't give it enough choke. But if it's not turning over testing the starter would be a good place to start.

 

[85powerram]

We just replaced the starter relay and the power to the truck is still dead

 

[85powerram]

Also i probably should’ve mentioned its a freshly built engine we had running and idling less than a week ago

 

[Slinge]

Battery good ?

 

[85powerram]

Solved! It was one of the wires connecting the harness to the positive terminal cable, thanks for the advice

 

[David Vandercook]

Great! Glad you got it running. Nice truck by the way.