Had a short under the dash, now it won't start

SCOTTEDOGG

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1986 GMC S15
200,000 MILES

1986 GMC Jimmy. Is there a fus link under the hood I can check or an ignition fuse in the fuse block under the dash? The short was the hot wire to the clock, I think? Hasn't been 1 in it for the last 10yrs, the fuse didn't blow, it melted, jumped out whipped out a pair of pliers unhooked the battery cable found the pinched wire pulled the melted fuse out & replaced.

Now it won't start, cranks but won't start! I'm thinking fusible link, relay or a ignition fuse under the dash? I'm laying on the ground its snowing & colder than a well diggers butt, so I'm looking for a good place to start? :) Oh yeah I'm poor as dirt too! Thats why I'm driving a 1986 GMC Jimmy S-15 with 200000 miles on it. Your help would be ever so much appreciated ! THANKS Scott E. Dogg

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Check to see if you are getting spark and fuel to the engine. Also, check to see if any other damage was done in the fuse box.

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Thursday, February 9th, 2012 AT 1:49 AM

SCOTTEDOGG

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I'm getting fuel. I didn't see any damage in the fuse box. I pinched a hot wire that went to a clock that's not been in the truck in 10yrs, don't know why the fuse didn't blow but it started melting before I pulled the battery cable off! I'm thinking it's a fusible link under the hood? I have a Chiltons manual but it's to general covers 10yrs & twice as many models.