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| | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 | I am currently installing a 12 volt conversion on my 54 and I can't figure out what post on the ignition switch. The instructions say "IGN" but I crawled underneath and couldn't find markings. I traced the wires to radio, the other post had the heater switch attached to it and the other went to the firewall.
Also, what's the light for?
Thanks matt | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | ...click... The light illuminates the perimeter of ignition. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 | So the wire I need to connect is coming off of the da plug on the alternator. I have the 3 prongs like the diagram provided. Still confused on which prong to connect it to?
Sorry I am new to this...
Matt | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Need more info. Foot stomp start? Trying to use original switch? Crawl underneath? Pull switch from dash and let hang to see and wire it. Check the Tip Section here on Stovebolt, here is one: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/12_volt_conversion.htmlIf you are unsure about switch, take it to bench and do a continuity test to see OFF ON (ACC.), IGN is "ON" position with a foot start.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 | Not a foot starter. It has the button on the dash above the lights. I am using the original keg switch.
I crawled in between the seat and the pedals and pulled the ignition out and couldn't locate any initials near the prongs.
Matt | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | I assume you have read the alternator part of the link I posted. If there are no terminal markings on back of switch, then just test the switch with a light or meter to see how it works. It is basically sending hot to coil when key is rotated CW. The original hook up: red wire from voltage reg (batt) to one Ignition switch terminal. The other terminal was wired to coil + and to gas gauge. The push button was wired across the solenoid. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/electrical/wiring/pdf/54truck.pdfThis is all general info. Don't know what all you have done or what components you have. I think you may be running into, the dreaded, PO wiring.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 109 | I am guessing that you are right about the previous owner. It's a mixture of new wiring and old wiring. I will use my test light and figure out which terminal only lights when the key is on and hook it up to that one.
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