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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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This is complex as I don't know what your plans are. And, I get lost trying to address your statements/concerns. So, instead of trying to get my head inside your head, let me tell you what you need:
  • Batt connection on coil: You need to use the White/Light Blue wire shown going to the coil on Page 27 here: Start & Ignition - ???Gary's Garagemahal
  • The negative side of the coil should be the Dark Green/Yellow wire that goes both to the DS-II module and to the tach - as shown on Page 26 in the above link.
  • The neutral safety switch wiring is Red/Light Blue, also shown on those pages
  • I would leave the extra wires you aren't using and put a piece of adhesive-lined heat-shrink on each one to both seal it off from the elements and to prevent any shorts. Tie up long wires with a zip tie.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 06:33 PM
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We are on page 16.

Does he even have a proper DSII wiring harness to install in this *formerly* EFI truck?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 08:00 PM
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I don't think so. I think he's trying to "do it himself".

He asked several questions yesterday and I have been trying to figure out how to answer them. But, I can't get my head around it doing it his way. Instead, I can help with what wires should be used for various functions since those are the ones Ford used.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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I am using a ready to start distributor so I am trying to make my own wiring harness out of the wiring harness that was in the truck.

Gary, everything you told me at the top of this page is what I was trying to say before I just used the wrong colors when telling you (white/red instead of white/blue) for the coil. We are on the same page just have gotten there by different roads. I appreciate your help.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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Welcome. Do you have what you need?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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Probably not haha but I will try and make do with what I have at the present time. Thanks again.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:20 PM
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Good luck. But, if you have a question just ask. Having said that, I sometimes get lost in your questions, so maybe you can keep them simple?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Good luck. But, if you have a question just ask. Having said that, I sometimes get lost in your questions, so maybe you can keep them simple?
Sure thing.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Good luck. But, if you have a question just ask. Having said that, I sometimes get lost in your questions, so maybe you can keep them simple?
Ok Gary I need to pick your brain again but I'll keep it simple. The fuel pump relay, the red wire that came from the computer needs switched power now, any ideas on where I can tap in to get it?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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If you mean the relay shown below, the way I'd do it is shown in red.


 
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Yes but what I am having trouble with is where would I hook the red wire to ignition at? Tie in to the fuse box?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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I would tap into the Red/Light Green shown around S401 below. Not on the other side of the resistor from S401. That wire does go to the fuse panel, as it shows. Or go to Page 16 or 22 to pick it up in Charge/Power Distribution.

 
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 11:02 PM
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I will have to see if I can find that wire....I am guessing it is inside the truck under the dash. Page says its near the headlight switch T/O(whatever T/O means) but thank you. I have homework for tomorrow for sure.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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What about the White/Light Blue wire going to the ignition module?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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What about the White/Light Blue wire going to the ignition module?
I had thought about that but was not sure if it would "take away" from anything meaning it needed to have it's own wire but that would make things a whole lot easier.
 
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