1980 burnt 7.5 fuse top right

[Sal]

hey guys,
I still have that problem with the backfire, I unplugged a wire going into the fuse box,(orange wire into BAT spot) tried to start the car fogettng i unplugged it:bash, and had problems, then plugged it back in, but still had the problem of a backfire or some loud noise after turning over weakly. However, I also have the 7.5 fuse top left, melted on the fuse box :eyerole what the heck! I took it out and tried to replace it now the cluster lights dont workhnoes What happened, please educate me...

 

[Sal]

Does anybody know why my cluster fuse may have melted onto the fuse box? is this common....I put a new fuse in, but the cluster doesn't light up :W

 

[Sal]

all fixed

I guess the starter just had to be whacked
thanks though

 

[calwldlife]

I don't know why the dash lights would pop a fuse.
Your description of the main line to FB and what happened is sketchy.
So whacking the starter will make the motor quit back firing?

 

[bill81vette]

If your engine is backfiring your timing is off.

 

[73shark]

Or bad dist. cap or wires.