Wiring. UNGH! Mechanic’s Bane.
Of all the mechanics I know, I know of ONE who has undertaken to specialize in troubleshooting, and repairing vehicle electrical, and — increasingly — electronic, systems. He NEVER lacks work.
Among the interesting things he’s discovered is that vermin seem to prefer the insulation on the wire specified by Engineers at Ford Motor Company to that specified by Engineers at other automakers. So, be happy yours is a GM product.
The upside: Mr. Bill’s whole problem could be a poor ground connection, and the fix perhaps as simple as cleaning some corrosion off of a ground lug, and tightening the screw that holds it down. I’ll pray for you that the issue is that minor, and that easily dealt with.
I suspect the age of the vehicle and the previous environment (Puget Sound) have more to do with the wiring problem than anything else. The climate here is so hot and dry that anything synthetic is going to decay much sooner than say, in Northern Cal.
The mechanic who is doing the work is an ex-drag racer and has always worked on his own vehicles as well as for others. Luckily for me, he has a soft spot for widows, and tries to give them the best job he can for the least amount of money.
I don’t know if I will have it back today, but I know when I get it, it will be running fine.
And thanks for the prayers! You know I always appreciate them!