smoke outa no where

[inlinesix]

I have been having a problem starting the old girl. She cranks and cranks and there is a loud bussing noise? THen today the ground wire from the block to the firewall melted and started to smoke. Any idea's?

I don't even know what to look for.

 

[Skandocious]

You've definitely got some electrical issues. Check all the connections on the big wires (around the battery, alternator, starter, starter solenoid, etc)-- as well as your ground straps.

Welcome to the site

 

[radialarm]

Yeah, It sounds like a ground problem where the neg. battery cable connects to the engine.

 

[TexasNomad]

Hmm, Or it could be Ninjas, really gotta watch out for those Ninjas, oh BTW welcome to the site

 

[blacksnapon]

That one started to smoke because it was doing all the work. Look for the grounds that have been slacking off (loose/dirty/corroded/missing).