Originally Posted by NI_racing

So all the vacuum leaks have been fixed, timing set damn near amazing! Every "mechanical" aspect of the car is squared away and in what seems like excellent operating condition. Now for the amazing news.... Yesterday was not the day
And today most likely wont be the day either

Once again i have discovered that i have an electrical issue... ECU ground is tight. Picked up a soldering gun and replaced the green wire running to the back of the Alt (original one was frayed and falling apart) as well as extended the length of the TPS clips to relieve stess and strain on the harness. Once again.... the SAFC and this time, the dash/gauge lights stayed on with the key off. Key actually wasnt even in the car this time. And the battery was disconected when i did the soldering... jiggle the harness all over the place to see if i could get it to "click" and remove power to the gauges like before... NOTHING, NO DICE! turn the car on, then off. seems normal.... turn the car over, same thing... gauges stay on after engine dies/key off but in on, and key off and out....

No wonder the battery was dead the other day. No i get to embark on the wonderful journey that is electrical wire bullshit!