Ladies and Gents,
I am new to the forum and look forward to working with many of you on our favorite subject. But in case you want to know a little more about me, here we go.
Currently live in the Killeen, TX (Fort Hood, TX) area. I am a career Soldier and have two more years until I retire. I enjoy all things outdoors. I can weld but have no pedigree in it.
And here is my reason for finding this forum.....
I have a 1973 F100 pu with a 302. I cannot get it to start via the key. It does run when I jump the solenoid but the solenoid is new. I get no power to any gauges or headlights or any lights in the cockpit of any kind. I have found the fusible link but it does feel solid. Looking for any tips on whats going on. I am mechanically inclined but by no means a mechanic.
Sincerely,
Cory
New Guy with 1973 F100 PU 302 project
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Re: New Guy with 1973 F100 PU 302 project
Welcome from North Carolina, if you will ask this in the electrical section of the forum more of the guys with the smarts will see it and can give you pointers from there. 
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Re: New Guy with 1973 F100 PU 302 project
The cab is fed by about a 12g black wire with a yellow stripe. Look for it at the starter solenoid. Among other things, it provides the power to your ignition switch.
Fordification.com provides wiring diagrams. A 73 will be pretty much like a 72 so I'd use that as the basis for troubleshooting - at least the start and lighting circuits.
Fordification.com provides wiring diagrams. A 73 will be pretty much like a 72 so I'd use that as the basis for troubleshooting - at least the start and lighting circuits.
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to you, Cory! Enjoy working on the pickup, lots of good folks on here with tons of experience on the bumps! 
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Welcome aboard from Gerber, Ca.
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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.
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from Alabama! 
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
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Welcome from Georgia!
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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.