Where do these wires go
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Where do these wires go
There is 2 holes in the steering column.1 at the steering column bracket and another by the brakelight switch. Which one is the turn signal wires supposed to go thru?
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What year are you working on? Is this an auto or manuel tranny. I am guessing its and auto and the bottom hole your referring to is the neutral safety switch. The wires are fed through the top and come out just behind the bracket. There is a special channel for them to slide through.
I hate pulling wires through. What I did last time that worked good was to wrap all the wires in a electrical wire. Of cource you need a guide wire or piece of wire to pull it through. Once everything was wrapped good I coated the hole thing in bearing grease and then wiped off the excess. Seemed to work better than anything else I've tried.
I hate pulling wires through. What I did last time that worked good was to wrap all the wires in a electrical wire. Of cource you need a guide wire or piece of wire to pull it through. Once everything was wrapped good I coated the hole thing in bearing grease and then wiped off the excess. Seemed to work better than anything else I've tried.
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Its a 65 with a/trans.I guess I could have stuck my finger in there to find that sweet spot...I mean channell.Did'nt think of that.
I am using an aftermarket T/Sig switch.I cant pull the lever all the way down to get the left signal to come on.
the lever hits the column.Its like the switch is'nt centered in the opening.I did think about grinding the opening.I dont want to do that.What would you do about that
I am using an aftermarket T/Sig switch.I cant pull the lever all the way down to get the left signal to come on.
the lever hits the column.Its like the switch is'nt centered in the opening.I did think about grinding the opening.I dont want to do that.What would you do about that
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Its a 65 with a/trans.I guess I could have stuck my finger in there to find that sweet spot...I mean channell.Did'nt think of that.
I am using an aftermarket T/Sig switch.I cant pull the lever all the way down to get the left signal to come on.
the lever hits the column.Its like the switch is'nt centered in the opening.I did think about grinding the opening.I dont want to do that.
What would you do about that
I am using an aftermarket T/Sig switch.I cant pull the lever all the way down to get the left signal to come on.
the lever hits the column.Its like the switch is'nt centered in the opening.I did think about grinding the opening.I dont want to do that.
What would you do about that
C9TZ13341C .. T/S Switch / Available from Ford
Fits: 1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/68 F100/350 2WD/4WD / 1969 F100/350 2WD/4WD before serial #G30,001.
MSRP: $61.98 // FTE sponsor y2kfordparts.com price: $44.63.
Y2K = MILLENNIUM FORD in Seattle WA and they have it in stock.
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Since the factory turn signal switch has color coded wires which match the originals, the EZ way to replace the switch is to cut the old wires off about one inch above the plug.
Then tape the wires together, tie a long piece of string to the wires, pull the switch out of the column.
Now...tape the new wires together, tie the string to the wires, and pull the string from the bottom of the column, which will feed the wires thru wthout a hassle.
Now remove the old pieces of cut off wires from the plug, install the new wires. This will also solve the problem of which color coded wires goes where in the plug.
This is how Ford tech's have done it for decades.
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btw: The brake light switch threads into the master cylinder or to a fitting next to it from 1948 thru 1966.
The NSS = Neutral Safety Switch is located at the bottom of the steering column 1961/77.
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Ya, I'm kinda stuck with what I got coming now.Maybe this next on will work better.If not I can send it back.
I am finding out about another repro item that sucks.another $25 and I would not have this problem.
The brake light switch is not on the M/C anymore since I upgraded all that stuff and put the brake light switch on the pedal.That is why I was asking about the hole down below by the Nuetral saftey switch.Again not thinking to say what I have been doing.
FYI. I know I should have left a snake in the steering cloumn but I like to make things harder and it gives me a reason to post on here.I have been rewiring the truck using an EZ wiring harness so that is the reason for me having a brain fart about were the wires went
I am finding out about another repro item that sucks.another $25 and I would not have this problem.
The brake light switch is not on the M/C anymore since I upgraded all that stuff and put the brake light switch on the pedal.That is why I was asking about the hole down below by the Nuetral saftey switch.Again not thinking to say what I have been doing.
FYI. I know I should have left a snake in the steering cloumn but I like to make things harder and it gives me a reason to post on here.I have been rewiring the truck using an EZ wiring harness so that is the reason for me having a brain fart about were the wires went
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