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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

Hey guys I want to convert my keyed ignition in my 79 to a push button ignition with accessory toggles I have a wiring diagram just wondering if any one here has done such thing and can give me some insight or even point me in the direction of a good wright up??? Thanks in advance HA HA I will be standing by for the expertise that follows
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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just run a wire from hot side of nutral saftey switch to one side of the button and run the other one to the s terminal on the solenoid.
dont go right off the battery. it will start in gear and could cause someone to get hurt.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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I did a search for pushbutton starter wiring and saw one that used a Honda 2000 pushbutton starter assembly, I can't find the link I used but it was an easy afternoon project. It slips into the lighter assembly has been trouble free for years.

 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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Hey thanks guys I went and bought switches today gonna tackle that tomorrow (hopefully) by the way that Black truck is awesome! That is exactly the kind of truck that inspired me to get my own
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Quick question tho... Did using the 2000 Honda system completely do away with the keyed switch? Or just make it able to start with the button? I really want to do away with the ignition switch all together
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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I left the key in place for a measure of security, you have the acc. position and on but when turned to start nothing happens. When palced in ON you hit the starter button (also tied into the neutral switch). Hope that helps. I saw lots of tech articles looking around last night and a number of youtube videos showing installs, not enough hours in the day to read everything avialable
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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77460Ford what are all the switches that you have. Nascar is the same. They flip like 4 switches then flip a last one then the engine fires.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Well it took a little trail and error but I got it figured out today works like a charm ! Thanks again 77460Ford for your help!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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The 3 in the ashtray are for the nitrous system; master power for the system and a toggle for each remote bottle opener.

The 2 on the dash are for the pre-luber & fuel pump, beside is the red light warning when the reverse camera is on.

Nitrous purge and activation on steering wheel.

Roll control on the shifter.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Hey Mudrat thought id give ya a shout out were in Kansas are you? I'm just out side of Hutchinson
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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I'm outside of Leavenworth about 15 miles closer to Winchester. Good to meet another Kansan!

Thank you 77460Ford. I was thinking that some of those were for nitrous. Do you do mud runs?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Thank you 77460Ford. I was thinking that some of those were for nitrous. Do you do mud runs?
Not anymore, it was getting harder to keep up with sheet metal replacement and broken parts. Still enjoy beating on it on the street and track though
 
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Ahh gotcha! what exactly is a 472. A 460 bored .60 over?
 
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Ahh gotcha! what exactly is a 472. A 460 bored .60 over?
That's exactly what it is, but I still want more
 
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