K2500 clicks but won't start

[GMTJustin]

Always reading info off of here, but never signed up so I finally did. having a problem with a k2500 I bought. Got it with a blown motor but it still started and ran fine. Put in a new to me motor off Craigslist which is a TBI 350 like the one it came with. Got everything in but it wouldn't turn over, click or anything. Turns out I was in a rush and put the battery ground wire that is supposed to run to the intake manifold somewhere else. So now when I turn the key to crank it, she makes a ticking noise as long as I hold the key. Had my brother listen to the noise while I turned it and he pointed near the starter. I can't get in a position to jump the solenoid. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

 

[GaryCCR]

Is your battery hot?

 

[jkeaton]

Is the battery good? Been load tested?