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    Wiring problems?

    bratbike
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    Registration date : 2011-08-29
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    Post by bratbike Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:55 am

    Hello,
    I am having electrical problems with my '62 Eco pickup. I thought that I had fixed it but I was wrong. When I start it, the solenoid does not let the starter kick out so I have to disconnect the battery. I have the blue shop manual but some of the wire colors do not match. What color wire should supply power to the ignition? My small bolts on the solenoid were not marked. Does it matter which wire goes to which bolt or have I burnt it up? A couple questions but I am sure that I will have more.

    Thanx for any info.
    Brat
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    donivan65
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    Post by donivan65 Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:21 am

    ,,,,,,,everything you would ever need to know about those wires,,,,

    https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t31753-starter-not-engaging
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    bratbike
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    Post by bratbike Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:32 am

    Thanx Much!
    I will move some wires around. Very Happy
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    Post by bratbike Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:41 am

    I have figgered out the my Eco is a '63 cheers . I have been using the '61 wiring diagram & do not think that it is the right one Rolling Eyes . Does anyone have a '63 wiring diagram with the ignition?

    Thanx Much!
    Bratbike
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    donivan65
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    Post by donivan65 Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:35 am

    Lots of stuff can happen in 50 years,,,,things could of been changed,,,,,,the original wiring diagram may not be too helpful anymore,,,,,but if you post what problems you have, someone here should be able to help you or tell you what they did to fix it....
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    bratbike
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    Post by bratbike Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:43 am

    My starter does not stop when it should Question
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    Post by 66ThunderVan Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:58 am

    The two small, push on, wire connectors could be backwards but usually the solenoid is bad. It can look new on the outside but if the internal contacts are burnt/pitted the unit can stick and not release. Common problem with all old Fords.
    The two small wires are for hot start and solenoid close. The hot start will lock the unit closed if the wires are reversed.
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