1950 F1 won't start electrical

Asked by threemhemi Feb 15, 2019 at 09:48 AM about the 1950 Ford F-100

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Converted to 12 v years ago. Turn on switch no gauges work. Starter spins when pushing button. Lights, and horn work. Was driving and engine quit. Could it be bad ignition switch?

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Probably not the ignition switch if it died while driving. You will need to fall back to basics and trouble shoot. Does it have fuel? Does it have spark? Does it have compression? Is the timing OK?

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