Wiring loom Cab 12 F60L

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Lads,

Appealing to your vast wisdom & knowledge again.

If the dash is not in the truck (Cab 12 F60L) & therefore the wiring behind it not hooked up. The truck will not start will it???

Hi Tony..The dash is just a convenient place to hide stuff..
The engine will run ..no problem..have to wire up the starter solenoid ..and ignition coils and bobs your uncle..The ignition switch is only a make-break circuit devise..a wall switch is a temporary ..make it two..One for the solenoid stater circuit and one for the ignition circuit..
##1..Hook up wall switches in circuits in series..two switches ..two circuits..
##2..Hook up batteries..
To Start..
#3..Turn on ignition wall switch..
#4..Turn on wall start switch..
If you have fuel..the engine is timed, the points are set, the plugs are set ,the valves are set..and you poured a 1/4 cup of gas down the carb..she will fire up....
As soon as she fires up..turn off the starter wall switch..(that is why ignition switches are spring loaded..)
She should be running..Hop on and take 'er for a spin..
If you stall..repeat the process.
To shut 'er down..turn off the ignition wall switch..who the hell told you you need a dash..??


PS..I think Phil has his engine on a test stand running in his shop..a video..Maybe he will jump in here and provide us a video link..and correct any details I forgot to run your engine on wall switches..

AND...if you just have the engine and chassis bolted together you won't even need lights to run 'er at night...Leave the exhaust manifolds off and let the exhaust firing out of the block(FOr Fords),heads for Chevs, light up your path..
They'll see you coming for miles..and they sure as hell will hear you..Perfect!!