About to give up.

[Pedro]

check all relays and plugs are home , a ground leakage could cause the 30 amp fuse to blow,

 

[Micksan]

I checked all of the fuses , found a 20 , 15, & 5 blown. Replaced all , hit the ignition switch and the 15 at #4 slot blew again. Not sure if at if from ignition sw , or the start button. Must have been one hell of a surge.

 

[idk]

Check that the fuses are tight in their holders. The one of mine that I modified with a bit of solder was loose and so failed every time I hit the starter button. No problems since the mod.

 

[Micksan]

That 15 amp fuse is for diagnostic connector, indicators, brake lights. Blows as soon as the key is turned on. Looks like it may be tied into the starter relay.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

If you want to sell it as is, I have some cash.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

If you want to sell it as is, I have some cash.

Opportunistic feeder..........love it.

 

[STRIPES]

I'd like it and I'm right down the road. Could come get it in a couple of hours.

 

[TriumPhil]

Frikkin' bottomfeeders, at that!

Ignore those men behind the curtain, micksan!!!

 

[1olbull]

I checked all of the fuses , found a 20 , 15, & 5 blown. Replaced all , hit the ignition switch and the 15 at #4 slot blew again. Not sure if at if from ignition sw , or the start button. Must have been one hell of a surge.

I HATE electrical problems!
Mostly because I know very little about them.
It is sounding to me like you be getting close to the root.
Don't give up - NEVER!

 

[cr0ft]

Electrical issues are generally time consuming to track down but not complicated. You just need to check everything. Fuses blowing instantly only happens when there is a short, probably. A multimeter and then measuring methodically from one end to the other can often help.