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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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nightmare problems.

I have a 78 Ford F-100 custom cab. I have a couple of problems with it though. First problem is the dash lights dont work. I tried replacing the Ribbon cable on the back of the cluster, but it didn't work. My next problem is the blinkers don't work. I am led to believe its all the same problem because I also replaced the harness cable for the blinker switch. My last and final problem is the speedometer cable I cant find the hole on the transmission for it. I have a ACE Co. transmission, not sure the size though it is a manual 4 speed. can anyone help?
 
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I have a ACE Co. transmission, not sure the size though it is a manual 4 speed. can anyone help?
Guess that's better than an ACME transmission...

As for your dash lights and turn signals, I'll assume you have checked the fuses already. If you haven't, the dash lights have a 3A fuse (upper left on the fuse box), and the turn signals have a 15A fuse (lower right). Then check the back of the fuse box for corrosion.

As for the transmission, what kind of shifter do you have? Is it a long one that comes out of the floor from under the dash area, out of the floor back toward the seat, or is it on the column?
 
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