Crank no start

150,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REV261
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I replace the head gaskets on this car it did run before that's our town. Put it back together now I have no power at the distributor connections. I don't know if this means anything; while working on it the owner connected small lithium ion jump start battery to power up the interior of the car roll up windows check lights etc. unbeknownst to me now that the car is back together I have no power at the distributor. I don't see any security lights on the dash, but the standard lights come on when the key is turned to the on position. the timing wasn't touched but the distributor cap rotor and spark plugs and wires were all replaced. what am I missing here?
Apr 6, 2019 at 4:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The power comes directly from the ignition switch to the distributor.

Make sure the fusible link at the starter solenoid has not failed as that provides power to the ignition switch.

I attached a wire diagram for you to view.

Roy
Apr 6, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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