Can someone please help me I have an 83 4x4 4 speed manual with a 360 for a plow truck and my ignition quit working the key turns engine starts but when I release the starter engine quits I have no dash power, but if i turn the key back I have acc power I am in desperate need of quick fix does any one know what wire to hotwire and i still want to use key for starter...please help
bherder
03-10-2009, 01:27 AM
Sounds like CLASSIC ballast resistor prob. 5 bucks at any parts store.
Dash 'power' is probably something else, but let's just try to get ya rolling for now... ;)
awmking
03-10-2009, 01:39 AM
thanx a million for the reply......another question where is the ballast resistor?
Do you know where I can find a wiring diagram for the ignition "uner collum"
DiverDwnPowrRam
03-10-2009, 01:58 AM
ballast resistor...drivers side mid firewall ceramic rectangle block
awmking
03-10-2009, 06:18 AM
Will a ballast resistor from other 80's model trucks work on my 83..?
Do all 80's model trucks require pumping the pedal to start with mine you have to pump several times
until engine warms then it idles fine, it also seems a little sluggish until rpm picks up
Speed Dragon
03-10-2009, 06:39 AM
Yes it will, just as long as the prongs are the same (there's a 2-prong and a 4-prong). And yes, pumping the pedal is normal for most carbed engines, although excessive pumping can indicate a problem somewhere. Generally if everything is in good working order, one or two pumps then turning it over should fire it up. If the choke isn't working (ie stuck open) you may have to pump it more. On mine with no choke, about 3 pumps is enough to fire it, then I have to keep it running until it warms up a bit, usually about a minute, then it will idle, low at first like around 400-500 rpm then up to around 700-800 when fully warm.
awmking
03-10-2009, 07:07 AM
thanx for reply you saved me a 3 hour drive to parts store
thejudges69
03-10-2009, 10:55 AM
WOW a 3 hour drive to the parts store? i wanna live where you live in the middle of no where it sounds.
