Been here 5 years , hardly a new member/just saying
1968 f100...On the back of wiper switch ,there is a short lead orange and blue stripe wire and couldnt find were it goes or locate on Wiring Schematics, (#5)/ 1967 F-100 thru F-350 windshield wiper and washer,everything else is plugged in but thats the only wire thats loose with a small eyelet clipped on the end . Just wondering if its just a ground? tried grounding it and still not working
Thanks like always!
wiper switch
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300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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Re: wiper switch
In looking at the drawing here:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/wirin ... wipers.jpg
The closest I can find is wire 763, orange with WHITE stripe that seems to provide power via a connection on the ignition switch.
That wire appears to have a ring terminal on the ignition switch end.
I would use a bit of caution before hard wiring it to the ignition switch because someone could have disconnected it for a reason. You might want to connect an 1156 bulb in series with that wire to test it out. That way, if there is a BIG problem, the bulb will glow brightly.
Good luck. And, if the wire is really the colors you said, I'd get a new switch . . . It'll never work right with those colors on it!
http://www.fordification.com/tech/wirin ... wipers.jpg
The closest I can find is wire 763, orange with WHITE stripe that seems to provide power via a connection on the ignition switch.
That wire appears to have a ring terminal on the ignition switch end.
I would use a bit of caution before hard wiring it to the ignition switch because someone could have disconnected it for a reason. You might want to connect an 1156 bulb in series with that wire to test it out. That way, if there is a BIG problem, the bulb will glow brightly.
Good luck. And, if the wire is really the colors you said, I'd get a new switch . . . It'll never work right with those colors on it!
Bill
68 F100 Ranger
73 F100 Ranger XLT
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in garages. (Apologies to Kenneth Grahame.)
68 F100 Ranger
73 F100 Ranger XLT
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in garages. (Apologies to Kenneth Grahame.)
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Re: wiper switch
Thanks 68RGR
Changed the switch out and replace wire lead to igniton switch, it works great now.Always up for new tips on the ol truck.
At least I wont get caught in rain without wipers
Changed the switch out and replace wire lead to igniton switch, it works great now.Always up for new tips on the ol truck.
At least I wont get caught in rain without wipers
300 six banger 3 speed on the tree with 33,000 orig. miles Next was to get it painted and restored ,3 years later a new motor f(1986 302 5.0 HO ) parts from a 1971 mustang to a 1965 mustang .. huge aluminum radiator to keep at 160 degrees, bored 60 over, cam 750cfm edelbrock with a matching performer, roller rockers on new edelbrock 201 aluminum heads, and mustang headers,HEI distributor, Just put on a power disc brake conversion kit 11 3/4 inch rotors from MPBrakes ,brings a whole new meaning stopping on a dime!Got rear leaf springs ,dropped 2.5 inches and she cruises so much nicer!
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Re: wiper switch
Excellent!
Glad you got it going the right way now. Wipers just don't work without a few electrons! Well, unless they are manual or vacuum powered.
Glad you got it going the right way now. Wipers just don't work without a few electrons! Well, unless they are manual or vacuum powered.
Bill
68 F100 Ranger
73 F100 Ranger XLT
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in garages. (Apologies to Kenneth Grahame.)
68 F100 Ranger
73 F100 Ranger XLT
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in garages. (Apologies to Kenneth Grahame.)