by Smallblockbug Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:41 pmHas anyone used this kit( http://centechwire.com/catalog/fords/k40f.shtml }. Also anyone know where you can get the plugs for the ignition switch, voltage regulator, wiper switch, and light switch. Contemplating wiring it up myself if i can find what exactly every wire is for on each switch in its simplest form.
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wiring harness question
Smallblockbug- Number of posts : 233
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I was in the same debate but I found sourcing the connectors was not bad at all. You can find all of those connectors in the parts yard and slice them in your self. Keep in mind the F series pickups used a lot of the same connectors, switches, and wiper motor.
As I and some others have posted before, it may be a good opportunity to upgrade to a two speed wiper motor if you don't have one as well as intermittent wipers. The wiper switch out of some 70's pick-ups (I mention pickups as they seem to be more abundant in the salvage yards) look the same as our switches, have a two speed wiper switch with an intermittent pack, and also push for the windshield washer. I have done the upgrade myself, it uses all of the stock connectors so you can grab those while your at it.
I think this ignition connector will work, the others here can chime in:
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Ford-Trucks-Ignition-Switch-Connector.html
Amazon has the voltage regulator connector:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RPV7CW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
As I and some others have posted before, it may be a good opportunity to upgrade to a two speed wiper motor if you don't have one as well as intermittent wipers. The wiper switch out of some 70's pick-ups (I mention pickups as they seem to be more abundant in the salvage yards) look the same as our switches, have a two speed wiper switch with an intermittent pack, and also push for the windshield washer. I have done the upgrade myself, it uses all of the stock connectors so you can grab those while your at it.
I think this ignition connector will work, the others here can chime in:
http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Ford-Trucks-Ignition-Switch-Connector.html
Amazon has the voltage regulator connector:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RPV7CW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Smallblockbug- Number of posts : 233
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The voltage regulator plug looks alot different. Mine has a 3 wire system with a 3 prong plug on the bottom. Main reason i am looking for connectors new is most all the junk yards around here crush the cars they get, in less then 30 days from getting them in. Thanks for the help so far.
Smallblockbug- Number of posts : 233
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Murdock- Number of posts : 314
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I have a 67 with updated voltage regulator/alternator, I wan't sure of your year. Anyway, for those right angle single connectors for the sending units, etc:
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Right_Angle_Pigtail_W_11_1_2_Wire_Lead_p/a13644.htm
That same site has a lot of connectors, they may also have some of the others.
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Right_Angle_Pigtail_W_11_1_2_Wire_Lead_p/a13644.htm
That same site has a lot of connectors, they may also have some of the others.
Murdock- Number of posts : 314
Location : Seattle, WA
Registration date : 2010-12-29
Another thing occurred to me, the 3 prong connector in your 2nd picture looks like the horn relay connector, not for the voltage regulator. They mount on the same bracket.
Borg Warner R200 Horn Relay:
Borg Warner R200 Horn Relay:
