Just a few Questions (Wiring, Suspension)

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Bullitt520

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Hey guys I've been at college the past couple months so I don't get much time to work on the fox. Regardless, the problems I was having this summer are even harder to figure out when I'm here and not able to work on the car. So I was wondering if you guys could help me with a few problems so the small amount of time I do get to work on the car will be much more effective.

1) Wiring of fuel pump and MSD. I have both of these accessories wired directly off the battery and run with relays and switches. Both work perfectly butI was wondering where I would wire them to so I they would only get power when the key was on, not just whenever I flip the switch. I was thinking the fuse box, but I dont know what fuses to remove in order to wire them.

2) Blowing fuses.... Ive tried to wire the E Fan the same way as I did the Fuel Pump and MSD. Yet I cant get the fuses to stop blowing. I also would like to move this power off the battery and somewhere else but I was wondering what amp relay I should be using. Whenever I put the power wire on the battery the fuse in between the battery and relay blows immediately.
They starter does not fire with the key alone so I installed a starter push switch. Whenever I press the switch, the fuse in between the power source and the switch blows. Should I wire a relay for this switch as well? Or what can I do to get the key to work with the starter? Everything works except the key doesn't even make the relay click. Solenoid is brand new too.

3) My window motors dont work, and I dont feel like buying a set of old rusted manual window doors or buying new window motors. How would I go about taking out the motor and making them manual or even windows that can go either all the way up or all the way down with no in between setting?

4) I have southside machince LCA's but no brackets. Are the brackets necessary? To install the arms do i need to drop the rear? I have a spring compressor so that isn't an issue. I also plan to get subframe connectors and torque box reinforcements.

5) When the motor cranks, I am getting blow back through the Carb. I've heard it is either the cam or distributor being 180 degrees out. How do I install the dizzy so the car will start and run enough to get it tuned?

My motor is a 302 to a 306 with a b cam and e6 heads :smash:

How much would it cost to get a set of e7 heads and have them ported to flow as well as gt40p heads? I was planning to buy a set of gt40p heads but am leaning towards ported e7's as a result of the header issue. How much am I looking to gain over the e6's with a set of ported e7's with rr's? If I bought a set of bare ported e7's will the valves, springs retainers and pushrods work with the new heads?

Thanks in advance for any help. I know its a lot but its extremely frustrating having an unfinished project sitting at home.

Thanks, Colin
 
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TERROR

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1) MSD has a large red wire that runs to a constant 12v source (battery) and a small red wire I believe that should be hooked to a keyed 12v source. I took a test light to the wires coming from my firewall by the master to find a keryed 12v source, It may be harder for you to do(I stripped most of the unessecary wires out of my car for the ac, heat, washer bottle and other shit). Same can be done for the fuel pump. You dont need to run a relay for the msd.

2) What type of electric fan is it? If its a name brand type the part # into google and check the paperwork, the amperage it draws should be listed, if your blwoing fuses to the relay youll need to put in a bigger fuse, make sure tho that you have a good sized wire powering the relay. Check you neutral saftey switch to see why it doesnt crank by the key. If thats good trace back the signal wire with a test light to find the problem

4) you dont need the brackets, but the arms wont work as theyre supposed to without em, you dont need to drop the rear or use a spring compressor either

5) does the motor start? or just crank? try turning the distributor and see if you can get it to start, if its popping out the carb that doesnt necessarily mean that its 180 out. If it is 180 out then you need to pull out the dst and turn the rotor 180*
 
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Bullitt520

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Thanks alot. I will use my test light to find that where to wire the accesories. I dont understand what you mean by neutral safety switch. Where is it and how do i check it?

As far as the fan goes it is a taurus electric fan and it has worked with power directly to it. It has been blowing 30 amp fuses, and I am running a 30 amp relay. I am not sure exactly what it draws or how I should go about fixing my wiring.

The motor just cranks. Since the key doesnt work I've been using the screwdriver trick and would rather not have to do that anymore. Thats why I am trying to bypass the key by using a starter button switch. The things I would want to figure out first is to fix the source of my power to accesories, get the e fan finished and get the key working. I've never learned how to tune/ start a car for the first time. Would it be a better idea to simply have someone help me than keep taking shots in the dark?
 
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toomanytoys

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When you connect power and blow a fuse instantly, YOU HAVE A SHORT. You seem to have some major issues with the electrical in this car. The fuel pump and msd are easy fixes, you need to find someone to help you with the underhood stuff. As for the Southsides, you cant use them without the brackets. They will be too long when lifted and the spring pad will be tilted forward. Take one good bump and you will end up spitting the spring out.
 
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toomanytoys

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You might be able to find the brackets on ebay or racingjunk.com. They could be made but I think you would need one to make a template from. As for the short, the best way to go would be to rewire it completely. If it still blows fuses then the fan is bad. You really need a wiring diagram, that would help a lot.
 
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toomanytoys said:
When you connect power and blow a fuse instantly, YOU HAVE A SHORT
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its depends, did you completley rewire the fans? what size wire do you have powering the relay?

As for the southsides weve had them in a car with no brackets with no problems. umi performance sells a complete rebuild kit for southsides with bushings and new brackets and everything
 
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Bullitt520

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Yes i had to wire the fan from scratch. I believe it is a ten or twelve gauge wire going to the relay as it. Like I said, the fan works for sure I just bought it without and wiring or anything.
 
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