Need some wiring help!

[junky2]

1985 s10 w/ 327 cid carb. engine.

I swapped the origianl dash out for one out of a 91 s10. I got
the fuse block also with the newer dash. I also swapped out the
column shift steering column for one from a 1989 s10 that had
a 5 spd. in it. When I swapped the dashes all of the plugs matched
up except for 2 grounds and we changed the ends so that they
would plug back into their original place. He's my problem, I have
power to the dash but no power to the steering column. I used a
test light to see what was hot and what was not on the fuse block
and found that I only have power to the Horn, Taillights, ECMB, and Dome.
I can't figure out what's wrong and it's really pissing me off. This project has
been 3 years in the making and I have everything done but this.
Anyone have any ideas???
Sorry for the long post.

[Dimemaster]

Sounds like you need to find out why all the fuse block isn't powered.

[junky2]

I went by my local dealership yesterday and talked with
a mech. and he gave me a detailed wiring diagram of the
engine compartment and fuse block along with a diagram
that shows the wires from the fuse block to the ignition
switch. Now I going to trace all my wires to see what the
problem is.

[Dimemaster]

Sounds like a plan.

[Eric]

and alot of fun

[junky2]

The problem was a wire that wasn't hooked-up. Hooked it up
and there was power to all that was dead. Paid $5.59 a gal.
for some Sunoco (sp?) 110 octane because the tank was empty
and I wanted to give her a drink of the good stuff. Hit the switch
and it turned over a couple of times and started right up. Man!
It's been three years in the making. Next get my driveshaft and
then off to be painted.

[jusbo]

Post pictures! Please!

[junky2]

These pics are from a few weeks ago. I don't have any of the truck
yet because it's sh@*t brown & gold. I hope to have it in the paint
shop by the first of Dec.

[icemancomethe]

Lookin good.

[wakenbake]

Nice job looks very clean.

[bm01ss]

I feel ya on the three year thing, mine so far is 8 years in the making and it will never be "finished". I guess thats why they call it a hobby. Looks awesome so far, keep it up.

[junky2]

Thanks for the comments. It has taken so long because anything that
could've went wrong did! I have learned a lesson from this build, NEVER
and I mean NEVER do a project in a friends shop! It strained our friendship
of more than 15 years to almost ending the friendship. I always had to wait
and work on it when it was best for him. Never again will I do something
like this without it being at my place.

[spib]

that motor looks good, nice clean job, and gauges look good !!!!!!!!!!

[daner]

nice job. it looks good

[colin]

Looks nice, bro..

One thing.. why are you runningi 110 octane? Are you afraid of detonation or something? My best advice would be to rig up a knock sensor and watch for knock counts. If you aren't getting any, don't use 110. Remember that 110 has a slower burn rate than 87-91 octane and you may actually 'hurt' your power output. That is, unless you are running 10.5:1 or greater, in which case 91 should still work fine.

Just my $0.02, because otherwise your project looks really good.
Take care,
Colin

[Dimemaster]

What's your compression ratio?

[junky2]

I'm at about 12.0:1.

[Dimemaster]

Kind of expensive to drive, isn't it?

I've been getting away from the street machine thing. I can't see paying for racing gas just to go to Home Depot. My last few builds have been leaning towards smaller, more fuel efficient engines, and tuning on the rail, a dedicated race car.

[junky2]

My truck is my weekend toy, my everyday car is a BMW that's getting
around 28 mpg. I couldn't afford to drive my truck everyday.