| PeterFord | -- 12-17-2014 @ 6:24 AM |
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I am about to re-wire my 51 ford pickup. All the wires behind the dash appear to be cracked, etc. I have ordered the new harnesses from MACs. What I need is some encouragement that this is a doable project by me (amateur , but good mechanic). How long does this take? What problems am I about to face. Anything will help. hank you. Peter
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| trjford8 | -- 12-17-2014 @ 7:41 AM |
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A diagram should come with the harness. The wires are color coded and if you follow the diagram you should be fine. I suspect the kit will consist of more that one harness(dash, engine, lights, etc) Do one harness at a time beginning with the harness under the dash. If your harness does not come with a diagram, make them supply one. If they can't give you one send it back. All good harnesses come with diagrams.
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| PeterFord | -- 12-17-2014 @ 9:20 AM |
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Thank you. That is reassuring. MAC does furnish a diagram. Peter
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| cliftford | -- 12-17-2014 @ 11:20 AM |
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If this like the older fords, the ammeter works by induction,no direct connection. If it reads backwards, reverse the direction of the wire in the clip behind the ammeter.
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| carcrazy | -- 12-17-2014 @ 11:36 AM |
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I completely rewired my '40 Ford with wiring harnesses from MAC's a few years ago. As I recall it was a straight forward process and didn't require too much time. Take your time and do one harness at a time.
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| PeterFord | -- 12-17-2014 @ 6:49 PM |
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I thank each of you. It really helps to be encouraged:) Peter
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