Ford Repair: ford f-150 electrical, ford f 150, screw driver

Question
i have a ford f-150 86' inline straight i have no power what so ever i used to be able to start it from the solenoid but as soon as i took my screw driver off of it it dies as long as it was on there it would run now it wont do the i have no lights no dash lights i changed out the fusible links i have power to them i just lose it some where between them and the dash i have a brand new solenoid and a brand new battery it wont start at all now do you know why?

Answer
Michael, You need to start by diagnosing where you have elcectricity.  The first place to start is the starter.  You should have fire going to the hot wire on the starter.  From there, I would go to the ignition coil.  Turn the key to the "on" position and check to see if there is any electricity on the positive side of the coil.  If there is not, then check the wiring that leads to it.  If everything is okay, then I would remove the ignition control module (it is on the firewall) and take it to your local parts store and have them check it.  To be honest, from your decription, it really sounds like  the module, or you have lost ground somewhere.  The only other thing that it could be is the ignition switch, but when it goes out, it generally will not let the lights come on in the cab, dash, etc.  Basically, you just lose everything.  I hope this helps, Jason.

p.s.  If you try the module and it doesn't work, let me know.