6 volt wiring - my 55
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6 volt wiring - my 55
I am attempting t rewire from the firewall back on my 55 (still 6 volt) as I ripped all the wiring out with a power grinder.
1. I cannot get the light switch out
2. all of the wiring from the switch through the firewall is intact (but very, very short
3. I cannot determine which wire coming through the firewall is the ground which I assume I will have to have grounded before I can check power in any of the other wires
4. Wiring is not my strength so can someone lead me to the threads that deal with my dilemma?
1. I cannot get the light switch out
2. all of the wiring from the switch through the firewall is intact (but very, very short
3. I cannot determine which wire coming through the firewall is the ground which I assume I will have to have grounded before I can check power in any of the other wires
4. Wiring is not my strength so can someone lead me to the threads that deal with my dilemma?
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On the switch, which is behind the dash, there is a small button you need to depress. You should look for a picture of a switch on line, try eBay or MidFifty. Push the button in and then the **** pulls out.
There are no ground wires. The trucks electrical system is grounded through the body. Make sure your positive cable at your battery is grounded to the truck at a spot without rust and paint. Your battery cables should be gauge 00 ( double ought).
There are no ground wires. The trucks electrical system is grounded through the body. Make sure your positive cable at your battery is grounded to the truck at a spot without rust and paint. Your battery cables should be gauge 00 ( double ought).
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On the switch, which is behind the dash, there is a small button you need to depress. You should look for a picture of a switch on line, try eBay or MidFifty. Push the button in and then the **** pulls out.
There are no ground wires. The trucks electrical system is grounded through the body. Make sure your positive cable at your battery is grounded to the truck at a spot without rust and paint. Your battery cables should be gauge 00 ( double ought).
There are no ground wires. The trucks electrical system is grounded through the body. Make sure your positive cable at your battery is grounded to the truck at a spot without rust and paint. Your battery cables should be gauge 00 ( double ought).
Thank you Abe,
When the ground wire is hooked up should I be able to find power coming through one of the wires that exit the firewall? I checked the fuse on the back of the switch and it is good.
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