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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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anyone have a good wiring diagram ? 1982 f 150 inline six , no a/c . need to redo previous owners monkey business all around tha alternator , regulator and relay . got the hanes manual . not sure how accurate it is . thinking of getting Helm's manuals .
 
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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If your truck has guages in the dash, the diagram below is the one you need.

 
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Franklin2,

I attempted to "REP" you for your quick and helpful ways, but was told that I am in "REP Jail".

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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guages ?

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If your truck has guages in the dash, the diagram below is the one you need.

i dnt want to sound dumb , but where else would the guages be ?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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The clusters with two gauges + 2 idiot lights have just that.

Those with the gauges Dave is referring to have 4 gauges - fuel level, water temp, amps, oil pressure - and no idiot lights.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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The clusters with two gauges + 2 idiot lights have just that.

Those with the gauges Dave is referring to have 4 gauges - fuel level, water temp, amps, oil pressure - and no idiot lights.
there are idiot lights along the top of the dash . horizontal rectangles . directionals too .
 
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If you have a ammeter, use the diagram above. I have another one if you do not have a ammeter(the one that has "D" and "C" in it).
 
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The lamps at the top of the cluster are your various indicators - high beams, turn signals, etc. - and are not traditionally known as idiot lights.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
If you have a ammeter, use the diagram above. I have another one if you do not have a ammeter(the one that has "D" and "C" in it).
Yup . I do have an ammeter . right side of the cluster . Thank you for the info .
 
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