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awesome answers... I like the idea of running a jumper through the fire wall the most (had to do that on my volkswagon w/ a toggle), but will do that as a last resort & I would need more of your input on the procedure. I will remove the Positive cable from battery to starter today & replace it w/ a new 1 ($14 cant go wrong) but need clarification on the "fusible" link mentioned... Is it on the actual starter or in line w/ the main cable? Where/what route does it go after the starter or does it begin at the starter & go somewhere else.Please give me as much info as yinz (yea I'm from the burgh) can think of cause... I'm stumped
Blessings & thank youz