10-27-2017, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Junction Box
New owner of a 1930 coupe. I have been trying to figure out the junction box wiring but have not been able to find a picture of one that is open. Mine did not have a cover on it so wires are visible. Would like to put it back right. Tried to enclose picture of mine
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10-27-2017, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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David-
I can help you with this faster over the phone than I can by typing a long reply. Shoot me an email at [email protected] or send my a Ford Barn Private Message and I will send you my phone number. You are missing more than just the cover. I can help you. Not a big deal.
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10-27-2017, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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A PM doesn't help the rest of us.
The only two wires on the passenger side should be the one from the starter and one to the ammeter. All others including the coil should be on the drivers side. |
10-27-2017, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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The most important thing about that junction box is that nothing is shorted out. Quarters are close in there and from the photo it looks to me like one of the terminals is or is about to short to the speedo cable.
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Attached electrical sketch shows the connections at the terminal box. Note that the ammeter leads straddle the terminal. The wire from the coil can go on either side. The wiring in the early cars had it connected to the opposite side. It was later changed to the other side so that ignition current will flow through the ammeter. This provides a diagnostic tool. When starting the car the opening and closing of the ignition points will register on the ammeter. If the car doesn't start and the needle in the ammeter is waging back and forth it tells you that the primary side of the ignition is working and that the problem is elsewhere.
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10-27-2017, 12:23 PM | #7 |
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There's nothing complex or sophisticated about it. It's just a couple of handy, isolated bolts that allow you to conveniently tie together some wires that need to be connected.
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10-27-2017, 12:40 PM | #8 |
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Hi David,
Once you got it sorted, the vendors supply loose covers as well as repo wing nuts. Enjoy your Model A.
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thanks for the replys. I have ordered a new box with cover. with the diagram and some luck maybe i can get this right. David
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10-27-2017, 02:30 PM | #10 |
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There should be a rubber grommet on the ignition cable where it passes through
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10-27-2017, 02:44 PM | #11 |
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Here is a picture.
I added the wire loom cover to the shielded wire from the ignition switch to the distributor. I don't have a pop-out. I also have the water temperature gauge wire running through the center.. .
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10-27-2017, 02:52 PM | #12 |
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the grommet is now on the list. thanks for the picture 55. that helps a lot...
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10-27-2017, 03:01 PM | #13 |
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Hmmm. Speedo cable in the junction box??
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10-27-2017, 03:12 PM | #15 |
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isn't there often some contradiction in the restoration books about the yellow vs. the yellow w/tracer wire; that they can be safely reversed within the entire wiring system?
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When you get your new junction box, make sure that the heads of the two wing-nut bolts do not project beyond the back of the case so there is a risk of shorting out to the firewall. This was a problem with early repro boxes, due to use of round-head bolts with inadequate recess. If in doubt, you could put a few strips of electrician tape or other insulator over them, just to be sure.
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10-27-2017, 03:45 PM | #17 |
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Might that be the shielded ignition cable from the pop out switch?
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Originally Posted by Tom Endy View Post The most important thing about that junction box is that nothing is shorted out. Quarters are close in there and from the photo it looks to me like one of the terminals is or is about to short to the speedo cable. Tom Endy I would have to agree, it sure isn't the speedo cable. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 10-27-2017 at 06:41 PM. |
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