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Jun 19, 2014 | 09:23 PM

okiewelder

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Ok lm putting a new wiring harness in my uni. I would like to use a different headlight switch. Is there anyone that has used a different one that they would recomend that fits in the origional hole and looks good?
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Steven

Jun 22, 2014 | 12:37 AM

w5nra

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I don't have an answer to your question, just wondering why you want to use a different one? You can get one for your truck and they are fairly inexpensive.

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Jun 22, 2014 | 09:53 AM

okiewelder

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Im out on the road and cannt actually look at my truck. Doesnt the factory switch have fuses in it? Im just trying to upgrade it as l put it togeather. Maybe lm just over thinking it as usual?

Jun 22, 2014 | 10:38 AM

Tedster9

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Integral circuit breaker, not a fuse.

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Jun 22, 2014 | 10:46 AM

w5nra

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Quote:

Originally Posted by okiewelder

Im out on the road and cannt actually look at my truck. Doesnt the factory switch have fuses in it? Im just trying to upgrade it as l put it togeather. Maybe lm just over thinking it as usual?

I have seen some pictures of the headlight switch connector having fuses but honestly don't remember what my connector looked like. I do know that with the old harness off that the headlight switch just has spade terminals to plug your wires.

Terry

Jun 25, 2014 | 11:03 AM

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The head light switch plugs directly into the fuse block.............Most parts stores have them for around $20

Jun 25, 2014 | 11:32 AM

NumberDummy

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1961 F100/750 & 1962/64 F100/600: The fuse panel (junction block) plugs into the headlamp switch. 1961's use a different switch than 1962/64's. See parts catalog pic for 1964 example.

1965/66 F100/600's use a different headlamp switch, have a separate fuse panel located on the inside of the firewall adjacent to the steering column.

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Jun 25, 2014 | 08:36 PM

NumberDummy

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Quote:

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OP didn't need to say what year...says he's putting a new wiring harness in his Uni .. which would be a 1961/63 F100/250 2WD

C1DF-11654-A .. Head Lamp Switch = 1960/61 Falcon/Comet / 1961 F100/750.

C2DZ-11654-A .. Head Lamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-303) = 1962/63 Falcon/Comet / 1962/64 F100/600.

D3ZZ-11654-A (replaced C5DZ-11654-A - C5TZ-11654-A, B & C - C8UZ-11654-A - D1ZZ-11654-A) .. Headlamp Switch Kit (Motorcraft SW-1245).

1965/66 Mustang / 1965/70 Falcon/Comet / 1965/72 F100/600 / 1969/75 Econoline / 1971/72 Mustang/Cougar / 1973/75 F100/350 / 1976 E/F100/350 before serial number C25,001.

Jun 26, 2014 | 04:36 PM

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w5nra

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

OP didn't need to say what year...says he's putting a new wiring harness in his Uni .. which would be a 1961/63 F100/250 2WD

LOL, for us non-observant folk he did!! haha

I am not as well versed, I barely know enough to be dangerous about my 65! Although, I am picking up bits and pieces by those like you ND and others that know the ins and outs.

Terry