Ign switch
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Mancar1
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Ign switch
Finally got around to changing out the ignition switch on the 68. Took a few minutes and sure is nice not to have to jiggle the key around to fire er up.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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Re: Ign switch
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Re: Ign switch
Mine was kinda "loose" a while back. Not to the point of not working - Just kinda loose.
Then, while working on the emergency brake pedal, the dumb switch came apart. I wasn't touching or operating the switch. There wasn't even a key in it. The vibration from releasing the parking brake was just too much for it to stand, I guess. That's when the fun began. As in smoke. The part of the switch with the wires still attached managed to short itself (read: WELD ITSELF) to the underside of the dash.
Wasn't long after that I installed a circuit breaker in that line.
Then, while working on the emergency brake pedal, the dumb switch came apart. I wasn't touching or operating the switch. There wasn't even a key in it. The vibration from releasing the parking brake was just too much for it to stand, I guess. That's when the fun began. As in smoke. The part of the switch with the wires still attached managed to short itself (read: WELD ITSELF) to the underside of the dash.
Wasn't long after that I installed a circuit breaker in that line.
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: Ign switch
Or a nail in the fuse holder !!!68RGR wrote:Mine was kinda "loose" a while back. Not to the point of not working - Just kinda loose.
Then, while working on the emergency brake pedal, the dumb switch came apart. I wasn't touching or operating the switch. There wasn't even a key in it. The vibration from releasing the parking brake was just too much for it to stand, I guess. That's when the fun began. As in smoke. The part of the switch with the wires still attached managed to short itself (read: WELD ITSELF) to the underside of the dash.
Wasn't long after that I installed a circuit breaker in that line.
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68RGR
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Re: Ign switch
Dave - That was the problem - The wire (black with yellow stripe) that ties to the + side of the solenoid and feeds the yellow wire going to the ignition switch is NOT fused. If your switch comes apart, as mine did, you could have a really good chance to lose your truck to a fire. Thus, the circuit breaker.
See:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
See:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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.)