1979 K125 Kenworth starting issue...

[k125kenworth]

Hey all, how you doing...First time on this site....

I'm from Australia and just started my own little truck business and on my first haulage dump I lost power on my truck.

Opened up the battery box and found the battery clamp had touched the postive on one of the 2 batteries which caused the power to cut off on the entire truck.

Removed clamp replaced the battery that had the terminal melted and for some reason can't get the truck to start, I get a sound (Click) everytime I press the ignition from a box near the batteries but still no hope.

All the electrice on the truck work, hazards, lights, markers, horn, etc... but no start up.

Can anyone help PLEASE????:hooked:

 

[Dayripper]

try checking your cables. mainly your grounds.

 

[k125kenworth]

All the readings seem tobe fine when measuring the output voltage, which is 12.58V but when ignition button depressed it jumps to 25.48V but nothing happens.

 

[Dayripper]

try lookng at stater relay. if that tests ok then replace the starter

 

[danielfulton]

i have a 1972 k125 kenworth it has a 335 cummins in it i am restoring it to make a show truck i was wondering if anybodyout there had a manual on this motor i cant seem to get any luck on finding one i would really appreciate it .

 

[danielfulton]

i am also looking for any advice on how to rewire the dash back up it looks like who ever had it took the speedometer out it would be nice if i could find a wiring diagram for this truck can anyone help.thanks

 

[danielfulton]

i bought this truck for 500$ it has sat in a cow field since 1987 the motor is not locked the harmonic balancer still turns i have always loved these old cabovers i miss seeing them going down the road every once in a while i see one.