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Mar 11, 2003 | 05:35 PM

green78

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1978 ignition diagram

I've been searching for a week trying to find out the wiring diagram for my F-150 Ranger. It's a '78, and the key(ignition went bad). I have toggle switches laying around, and since it's just a work truck, I don't need a key. Can anyone tell me how to wire up switches to get this thing to fire up? I've searched this and other websites to no avail.

I appreciate any and all help.

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Shon

Mar 11, 2003 | 06:05 PM

Mil1ion

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Well the resistance wire runs through the igintion switch, so how are you going to keep the coil from burning out?

To get the starter to work is easy.
Just put an push button switch inline to the S termi al of the solenoid.

MY suggestion: Replace the Ignition switch

Mar 11, 2003 | 07:50 PM

green78

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I have checked with Ford, and a replacement key assembly is nearly $100. If I knew which colored wires were for what(accessories, etc....) I could hook up toggles to them, and then a push button switch on the ignition, couldn't I?

I'm not sure which wires go to what from the key assembly.

Thanks,
Shon

Mar 11, 2003 | 09:05 PM

masterbeavis

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Try a wrecking yard, or your local parts house first.

Mar 11, 2003 | 10:36 PM

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Barry (BBB) has diagrams in his gallery for all duraspark setups. That will probably help some.

Mar 11, 2003 | 11:50 PM

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Just pick up a key assy from the bone yard. They are plentiful. A locksmith can re-key the cylinder to your door locks or you can grab the door locks from the donor also.