wiring harness advice
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wiring harness advice
I am having a bit of a problem with my wiring harness.
I have a 1977 (highboy) F-250. It has a 460, dura shock ignition, bed from a 78. There are no other mods to anything electrical.
I was having some head light problems and as I peeled back the onion I realized almost every inch of wire was one of 2 colors. red or black. Literally from head light to tail light some one used red for power and black for grounds. Instead of messing with it I decided I am just going to get a new wiring harness. I was hoping I could get some advise on where to find a wiring harness for a '77 f-250. I have heard lots of good stuff about EZ or painless wiring harnesses but want to ask the experts. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Seth
I have a 1977 (highboy) F-250. It has a 460, dura shock ignition, bed from a 78. There are no other mods to anything electrical.
I was having some head light problems and as I peeled back the onion I realized almost every inch of wire was one of 2 colors. red or black. Literally from head light to tail light some one used red for power and black for grounds. Instead of messing with it I decided I am just going to get a new wiring harness. I was hoping I could get some advise on where to find a wiring harness for a '77 f-250. I have heard lots of good stuff about EZ or painless wiring harnesses but want to ask the experts. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Seth
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From: LaGrange
I,
__concer with those two.
They may a little pricey,
but it's like it's said.
"You only get what you pay for."
& you get your money's worth,
with these two.
As personnal choice, I'd go with Ron Francis.
__concer with those two.
They may a little pricey,
but it's like it's said.
"You only get what you pay for."
& you get your money's worth,
with these two.
As personnal choice, I'd go with Ron Francis.
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 668
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From: NW Kans
ive never heard of ron francis. doesnt mean theyre not good. Painless is the only one that came to mind for me. or a boneyard but you're probably better off spending the money for painless, or other. Did you check with Mikes Auto Salvage (fte sponsor)? not sure if he'd have a wiring harness or not but it would definately be worth looking into.
More Turbo
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From: LaGrange
Used or New
It,
__all depends on the amount of work you want to be involved in.
Used;
__Pro's: Affordable. Mostly plug'n'play. Will be easy to install.
Can use standerd wire diagrams, no need to adapt.
__Con's:Old. May not be intact,& might require repair.
Out of date coded wiring, could cause failure/fire.
Hard to locate one that is of good use.
New;
__Pro's: New.(duh.) Good kits are mostly complete, & well marked.
Easy to work with, can call some company's & have custom work
done for you. Updated, & certified wiring used.
__Con's: They don't make your model/year of vehicle.
May need to adapt wire diagrams, or make/use new one.
Lots of planning is required, before installing.
Some parts arn't available, need to use old one's or
source out N.O.S. parts to finish. Or just adapt new parts.
__all depends on the amount of work you want to be involved in.
Used;
__Pro's: Affordable. Mostly plug'n'play. Will be easy to install.
Can use standerd wire diagrams, no need to adapt.
__Con's:Old. May not be intact,& might require repair.
Out of date coded wiring, could cause failure/fire.
Hard to locate one that is of good use.
New;
__Pro's: New.(duh.) Good kits are mostly complete, & well marked.
Easy to work with, can call some company's & have custom work
done for you. Updated, & certified wiring used.
__Con's: They don't make your model/year of vehicle.
May need to adapt wire diagrams, or make/use new one.
Lots of planning is required, before installing.
Some parts arn't available, need to use old one's or
source out N.O.S. parts to finish. Or just adapt new parts.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 154
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From: Murrieta, Ca. 92562
I have used Ron Francis for the FI Harnes for a 302 Ford and it was PERFECT. took some time but man it was complete and EASY to follow.
I also used a Painless for my 76 Bronco body wiring. It also was well marked easy to use, but don't let the name fool you. You will work at it
and expect a full weekend!! At Least!
I also used a Painless for my 76 Bronco body wiring. It also was well marked easy to use, but don't let the name fool you. You will work at it
and expect a full weekend!! At Least!
