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Old May 5, 2018 | 12:58 AM
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I am trying to hook up the cruise control in my truck. I have gathered what I think is everything that goes under the hood from what I have researched.

I need help with what is needed for the electronics in the cab. Does anyone have a parts diagram?

I have the column with steering wheel control, there is a box under the dash what I think is it, but not 100%.

The cab is a 79 Supercab, Ranger Lariat.

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This thread will be useful for me. I'm trying to gut the cruise control from my 75!
 
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Here are the two pages from the Ford parts catalog:
 
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Maybe a bit more help?
 
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Originally Posted by highoctane74
I am trying to hook up the cruise control in my truck. I have gathered what I think is everything that goes under the hood from what I have researched.

I need help with what is needed for the electronics in the cab. Does anyone have a parts diagram?

I have the column with steering wheel control, there is a box under the dash what I think is it, but not 100%.

The cab is a 1979 SuperCab.
Pic: 1977/79 F100/350 351M/400 (1978/79 Bronco same):

 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 05:54 PM
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Let me know if you want pics of the one under my hood. I was super surprised that it was there and operable when I bought the truck. I have a 78 sc lariat, too.
 
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Wow thanks guys. Looks like I have just about everything I need. I think I just need to double check the wiring on the amplifier.

Where the vacuum line leaves the manifold, I have it running straight to the cruise unit. Is it necessary to have that splitter in there? I don't have one.
 
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