electrical problems

[91silverado]

my truck was running but it shut off for no reason, i went to start it and it sounded like it was trying to turn over but it sounded like the battery was dead. i let it crank for a few seconds, and smoke started comming up towards the back of the motor. any idea what this could be?

[16th hippy]

year, make, model, engine size? exactly what area of the engine was producing smoke? how long did you crank it for? need more info from you to try and help. i could say that the fuel pump died, and as a result of you cranking it so long, you fried the starter. but i would rather have the info so i am not shooting into the wind. I hate throwing parts at something...lol. get info ASAP and i will try to answer in same fashion.

[91silverado]

its a 91 c1500 with the 305, the smoke was cumming from behind the aircleaner on the motor, back towards the wiper motor. the smoke was just a little bit but it smelled electrical

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 91silverado

its a 91 c1500 with the 305, the smoke was cumming from behind the aircleaner on the motor, back towards the wiper motor. the smoke was just a little bit but it smelled electrical

this smells like a fuseable link that corroded or starter connections that need wire repair . in any case it appears to be electical wire to starter or solenoid

[91silverado]

thanks alot guys, im gonna go out right now and check out the wires on the starter. hope this is the problem... again thanks