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Nov 20, 2016 | 09:48 AM

lakatco

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Turn signal switch question

I have 77 manual 4x4 with a 78 or 79 steering column I need a new turn signal switch. Do I get the switch for 77 or 78/79?

Nov 20, 2016 | 09:59 AM

RileyCarroll

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Assuming that you switched the column and left all the oe parts in it, I'd go with a 78-79 since that's what's wired up now.

Nov 20, 2016 | 10:03 AM

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I don't know I bought it set up this way the horn has never worked as long as I have had it. Would that info help with figuring out which switch is currently in it?

Nov 20, 2016 | 10:18 AM

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I have 77 manual 4x4 with a 78 or 79 steering column I need a new turn signal switch. Do I get the switch for 77 or 78/79?

Does the column have a tilt wheel? It's operated by pressing the T/S handle forward.

1978/79 F100/350: Tilt wheel T/S switch different than M/T & A/T switch.

Nov 20, 2016 | 10:23 AM

lakatco

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No tilt steering it has the ford sport steering wheel on a non tilt column.

Nov 20, 2016 | 11:29 AM

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When you say "manual" are referring to the steering or the transmission?
If it's the original switch, it should be marked with an engineering number.
Marked D3TA-13B302-AB = P/N D3TZ-13341-A, 73-77 w/ manual trans
Marked D3TA-13B302-BB = P/N D3TZ-13341-B, 73-77 w/ auto, no cruise
Marked D8TA-13B302-BB = P/N D8TZ-13341-B, 78-79 w/ auto, no tilt
Marked D8TA-13B302-CB = P/N D8TZ-13341-C, 78-79 w/ manual trans, no tilt

Nov 20, 2016 | 11:34 AM

NumberDummy

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1977 F250 4WD M/T with 1978/79 steering column.

No tilt steering it has the ford sport steering wheel on a non tilt column.

D8TZ-13341-C .. T/S Switch-Use with M/T without tilt wheel / Obsolete

1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 2 = 972-937-2201.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 3 = 800-543-4959.

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Nov 20, 2016 | 11:52 AM

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So I have to use the switch from a 78 or 79 because that column is in the 77 truck? I had wondered since the horn didn't work that it might have the 77 switch currently.

Nov 20, 2016 | 12:45 PM

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So I have to use the switch from a 78 or 79 because that column is in the 77 truck? I had wondered since the horn didn't work that it might have the 77 switch currently.

I would put a 78/79 switch in it