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Old May 17, 2021 | 07:36 PM
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Wiring headaches

I bought this truck about a month ago and I am trying to get all the wiring figured out. Previous owners did a lot of cutting and tapping. I have no idea where these connectors go or what they are for. Hopefully someone can help me. I have printed off the schematics off of fordification but they are very confusing.


 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:20 PM
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There’s a couple of different versions I think, but those look like the connectors for the Duraspark ignition control. Not sure on the flat one.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:38 PM
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These are on the passenger side and taped together. They are not taped to the stuff that comes to the passenger side. But I have a feeling they are supposed to be behind the engine maybe????
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:41 PM
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Ah I can see the engine behind now, I thought they were on the drivers side inner fender. What year, model, trim, etc?
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:52 PM
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This is what I’m dealing with.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:57 PM
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I believe part of that mess goes to the drivers side. Which part I don't know.
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 12:09 PM
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This is a pretty basic truck... no air conditioning... no cruise control... Manuel transmission...
I also can’t find any wires for the back up lights. Nothing plugged into the transmission.
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 12:25 PM
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Truck also does not have EEC
 
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What year is the truck? 3speed on the column? Four in the floor?
 
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Old May 18, 2021 | 02:54 PM
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2nd those are for the Duraspark. Could be on the passenger side. If it has an HEI ignition upgrade, you may not need them anymore. I don't remember what the flat one goes to. IRRC, it wasn't needed if it wasn't already connect to something. (Those wires look fried anyway)
 
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