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I recently removed tranny to replace freeze plugs. Forgot to disconnect battery. Now have blown fuse somewhere besides in both fuse boxes, [under hood and dash panel]. I have checked all visible fuses in both those boxes and all are working. Engine cranks, but no spark at coil. There must be an inline fuse somewhere. My manual does not address this. Where is the possible culprit?

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Should be fusible link by battery or at firewall. It's a heavy wire not an actual fuse usually will burn through but I've seen a couple that looked fine but were bad.

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