electrical help needed, really needed
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electrical help needed, really needed
I have a 1960 f100 frame with 1956 f100 body, 292y block. I have repair manuals on order but have major electrical issues now. Many oddities that have a retired jet electrician (not me) scratching his head. Asking for someone to send me or direct me to a wiring diagram for 56 and if possible for a 60. Thanks Matt
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One quick query to google images found this as the very first picture.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...ng_Diagram.jpg
There isn't but about 12 wires in the whole truck, so there's nothing that can be too serious. Tell us your problem and perhaps we can help.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...ng_Diagram.jpg
There isn't but about 12 wires in the whole truck, so there's nothing that can be too serious. Tell us your problem and perhaps we can help.
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From: Bakersfield, CA
One quick query to google images found this as the very first picture.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...ng_Diagram.jpg
There isn't but about 12 wires in the whole truck, so there's nothing that can be too serious. Tell us your problem and perhaps we can help.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...ng_Diagram.jpg
There isn't but about 12 wires in the whole truck, so there's nothing that can be too serious. Tell us your problem and perhaps we can help.
Laughing Gas
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From: scotia. NY 12302
don't know if the truck came with a directional column switch, but if using one filament to do brakes and directionals, there should be a wire from the brake sending unit to the directional switch on the column. if that's the case you need the 7 wire (think i have that right) directional switch. search the site for directional switch wiring, and you'll see. good luck, maybe wiring harness time? sometimes less work than trying to sort out a bird's nest of wires.
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Rather than attempting to understand the approach of the PO, just get the correct wires connected to the correct points. Unless you are adding circuits, you can build your own harness with some patience.
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Given that your truck is built across two different year models, we can't tell from here what wiring diagram would be correct. The brake and turn signal sections should be very similar across year models.
You'll probably have to get a multi-meter and start ohming out wires to create a diagram of what you have.
If you have a real rats nest under the dash, maybe it's time to consider a fresh start. Really good modern wiring harnesses run around $200. The kits come with fuse blocks and are available for projects with extra circuits if you are planning on some accessories. Some of the old fabric wrapped wiring is getting pretty dangerous after nearly 60 years of service.
Dan
You'll probably have to get a multi-meter and start ohming out wires to create a diagram of what you have.
If you have a real rats nest under the dash, maybe it's time to consider a fresh start. Really good modern wiring harnesses run around $200. The kits come with fuse blocks and are available for projects with extra circuits if you are planning on some accessories. Some of the old fabric wrapped wiring is getting pretty dangerous after nearly 60 years of service.
Dan
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Buy a good wire harness , Ez wire , ron Frances , or something similar . All wires are marked . So easy even I have done a complete rewire on 3 different trucks .
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Given that your truck is built across two different year models, we can't tell from here what wiring diagram would be correct. The brake and turn signal sections should be very similar across year models.
You'll probably have to get a multi-meter and start ohming out wires to create a diagram of what you have.
If you have a real rats nest under the dash, maybe it's time to consider a fresh start. Really good modern wiring harnesses run around $200. The kits come with fuse blocks and are available for projects with extra circuits if you are planning on some accessories. Some of the old fabric wrapped wiring is getting pretty dangerous after nearly 60 years of service.
Dan
You'll probably have to get a multi-meter and start ohming out wires to create a diagram of what you have.
If you have a real rats nest under the dash, maybe it's time to consider a fresh start. Really good modern wiring harnesses run around $200. The kits come with fuse blocks and are available for projects with extra circuits if you are planning on some accessories. Some of the old fabric wrapped wiring is getting pretty dangerous after nearly 60 years of service.
Dan
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ez wire harness in Vintage Car & Truck Parts | eBay
many of us have used ez wire sets. we've done 2 with good results.
many of us have used ez wire sets. we've done 2 with good results.
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I've used the EZ wire harness as well. I used it in a hot rod, but I'll be getting one for my '53 F100.
Here is there home website:
Wiring Harness
Here is there home website:
Wiring Harness
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From: NW Valley AZ
I had a similar situation. The wiring in my truck was just a mess. I just couldn't trust it. As I went through it trying to trace wires and it got worse. I found bare wires under the dash and wires that were just cut and stripped but connected to nothing!
I ripped it all out and started fresh with a 21 circuit harness from EZ wire. Nice to have all clean wires and spare circuits for future upgrades.
I ripped it all out and started fresh with a 21 circuit harness from EZ wire. Nice to have all clean wires and spare circuits for future upgrades.
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
I went with a very basic 12 circuit harness from Painless wiring. They run $300, but occasionally have a $100 rebate. Summit racing is a source: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-10102/overview/
The Painless and most of the others will support the GM style turn signal connector.
Dan
The Painless and most of the others will support the GM style turn signal connector.
Dan