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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Wiring questions

Ok here's a couple wiring questions for the experts on here.

#1 - What's the best way to ground the box (electrically) so the rear lights (tail, brake, running) light works? Anybody know the part number for the "body to frame ground strap"?

#2 - On a A/C truck, when you move the bottom selector lever of the HVAC unit to the OFF position, I can still get the fan to run on all speeds - any thoughts? Is there a difference in the fan speed switches from a NON-AC truck to an A/C truck? Any year differences? looks like to me there was a change in fan speed switches in mid model year '78?

This is for a 78 F250 truck, originally non A/C truck but installed factory A/C from another '78 truck.

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Well, as far as #1 goes, a good heavy gauged switch-to-starter style battery cable is usually good enough, and mount it to the box and to the frame. Have a cable connect from the frame to the engine (or directly to the battery) at the front. Good to go!!
As for #2....I have no idea, sorry!
 
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