Ignition nightmare solved
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Ignition nightmare solved
Holy cow, I was pulling out my hair. I was chasing down all sorts of ghosts. Replaced the starter, solenoid, voltage regulator, and a bunch of wires. It turned out to be a bad ignition switch. My poor truck has been spliced and cut so many times, the ignition system is a bird nest. I'm slowly getting a grip on it. Documenting everything I do to my truck on my channel. I know i'm an idiot, but if I can't do it myself, I don't need it done. I appreciate all you guys for the help with my dumb questions as I go along in my ignorant bliss.
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Deploying Ye Olde Parts Cannon, eh? But think how well it runs now! Just be careful on some of those replacement parts. Starter relay solenoids for example. They are often junk, the 2 buck chuck versions anyway. Good ole' Motorcraft parts are worth seeking out, especially ignition parts. Anything electrical.
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Totally agree with Tedster9 on starter parts, all I will buy are Motorcraft. All you need is the part number and your local Ford dealer can see if they are available from Motorcraft warehouse. Six months ago I replaced 3 starter solenoids in two days from NAPA, real junk units. Picked up a new Motorcraft solenoid and no more problem. Had the same problem with a new brake light switch, went with the Motorcraft unit and it works fine. The original equipment replacements are still the best. Glad you found your problem.
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Noted on the Motorcraft parts. Thanks guys..
Now for the next adventure. It really bothers me they don't make a roof skin for the 72. What the heck man. My roof and drip rail are sad. I started cutting out the cancer today and I think I may have enough good metal to weld in some patches. To my surprise under the bondo I found someone had tried to repair the roof with window screen and soda cans.
Now for the next adventure. It really bothers me they don't make a roof skin for the 72. What the heck man. My roof and drip rail are sad. I started cutting out the cancer today and I think I may have enough good metal to weld in some patches. To my surprise under the bondo I found someone had tried to repair the roof with window screen and soda cans.
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Pop cans & screen, that's a first for me. Looks like you have some good base metal to build a decent patch. Good building.
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Well, I'm an idiot. My welding jobber didn't go so well. Caught my seat on fire. I just don't have the energy to continue today. This is my first time MIG welding. I know it looks horrible. I'll keep trying but i'm feeling defeated.
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Don't give up. I had a friend weld up holes in the roof of my ex fire service truck, and neither one of us thought to cover the windshield, so now I have weld spatter all over my otherwise nice original 72 windshield, oh well, the lessons that stick are usually the expensive ones , I can't bring myself to replace it yet, I just use it as a reminder
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Don't give up. I had a friend weld up holes in the roof of my ex fire service truck, and neither one of us thought to cover the windshield, so now I have weld spatter all over my otherwise nice original 72 windshield, oh well, the lessons that stick are usually the expensive ones , I can't bring myself to replace it yet, I just use it as a reminder
Thank you. I surly did learn a lesson. Also, as far as my welds go, thank God for grinders!
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If gas you welding out side and if so that is why it looks the way it does as the wind blows the gas away.
You also have to make sure the metal you are welding to is nice shinny metal NO RUST, paint or bondo.
HF has welding blankets but I found welding slag can burn thru it. I would cover things you cant remove like dash pads with 2 or 3 layers of tin foil then the blanket folded in 2 or 3 layers.
Stop any welding an hour or more before you plan to quit this way you are in the area keeping an eye on stray sparks that can lead to fire.
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Are you using gas or flux core wire?
If gas you welding out side and if so that is why it looks the way it does as the wind blows the gas away.
You also have to make sure the metal you are welding to is nice shinny metal NO RUST, paint or bondo.
HF has welding blankets but I found welding slag can burn thru it. I would cover things you cant remove like dash pads with 2 or 3 layers of tin foil then the blanket folded in 2 or 3 layers.
Stop any welding an hour or more before you plan to quit this way you are in the area keeping an eye on stray sparks that can lead to fire.
Dave ----
If gas you welding out side and if so that is why it looks the way it does as the wind blows the gas away.
You also have to make sure the metal you are welding to is nice shinny metal NO RUST, paint or bondo.
HF has welding blankets but I found welding slag can burn thru it. I would cover things you cant remove like dash pads with 2 or 3 layers of tin foil then the blanket folded in 2 or 3 layers.
Stop any welding an hour or more before you plan to quit this way you are in the area keeping an eye on stray sparks that can lead to fire.
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Stick with the mig welder. Look under the cover there will be a guide for wire speed, voltage and metal thickness. Then adjust from there. Weld short bursts and don't overheat the metal it will cause warpage. Be a good idea to pull the gas tank and seat when welding. Good luck
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