Bit of a weird request this one probable.

But what's the safest way to test the car electric's (Lights,interior,etc) while there is no engine in the car

The positive terminal . . Were do i put that.

Negative ill wire back up to the earth.

Just want to hear some do's and dont's before hand. Help's avoid blowing myself up

 

Continuity test with a ohm meter - you wont need to power the circuits up then.

Mick

 

is there no wiring loom?

 

Continuity is not always the best method! As you can have a wire with 20 strands in it, 19 of which can be corroded or broken and it will show you have continuity, the best way is to test it as a complete system. What are you testing for?

 

The wiring is all there and present. While the engine is out getting a rebuild. I wanted to check if the dash light's etc are all okay,front and rear lights,Alarm system.

It Seem's like its best to wait till the engine's back together

 

If it only has one ring connector to the starter (battery pos) all you will need to do is insulate that connector so it cannot touch the chassis. Connect the battery and shut the bonnet to close the alarm switch.
If it has 2 ring connectors to the starter, you will need to bridge them together.