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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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The only reason I was asking because the wiring on a 41 yr old truck isnt in the best condition but certainly not the worst either so I didnt want to burn it to the ground when I should have updated it, because when it comes to wiring I really suck at it.
In that case I would say check for voltage drops, bad grounds, broken wires and bare wires. I think you just don't like doing wiring. I know for fact that you know more about wiring than most do. So give yourself some credit there.
 
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Originally Posted by BadDogKuzz
In that case I would say check for voltage drops, bad grounds, broken wires and bare wires. I think you just don't like doing wiring. I know for fact that you know more about wiring than most do. So give yourself some credit there.
Well your right Ed, I just dont like doing it even though I do know more then the below average person.. I do have some bare spots on the wiring that I will have to take care of.
 
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