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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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88 Econoline 5.0 kill switch HELP NEEDS FIXED NOW

I have installed a push button start in my van . I need to know what wires I need to place on a toggle switch to kill the engine . The key switch / actuator went out so the key wont shut off the engine. I really need to get this done today because we have doctors appts. tomorrow. If anyone knows which wires to wire in the toggle switch toi turn off the engine please let me know ASAP. Thx in advance.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 03:50 PM
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You need to buy a EVTM
1988 FORD ECONOLINE EVTM (WIRING MANUAL)
US $12.00 + FREE Economy Shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-FORD-ECONOLINE-EVTM-WIRING-MANUAL/232664592153?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D089269 38a52f4cacac01dba7ddbcc62a%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D1 %26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D263493368429%26itm%3D2326645921 53&_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598


This thread here goes pretty in depth into the ignition system and probably has information you can use if you need it. I was converting my 85 to a duraspark ignition. Some of the colors may be different though but it is very in depth
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...clv-tfi-3.html

Here is an example from a 88 EVTM that you need! I dont remember you have a 5.0? that is what this is for.











 
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Okay I got it. Ended up yanking the doghouse out and the front pass seat so I had room .Cut the hot wire on the coil and ran a toggle for it and another for all the accessories. Keeping those separate is a must. All working perfect now . Like my stuff different anyways lol.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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glad you got it going. I guess there are several ways to do it since you have electric fuel pumps, ecm, ect., and you can hide the switch or switches just about anywhere you want in your van.
So how much time have you been spending gin it and what have you learned since your build?
 
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