NITEFARMER Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hello everyone, I'm new here and need some advice. I have a 1977 F model(cabover) and the electrical items quit working. If I start it by jumping across the solenoid, then once it starts charging, everything works. But as soon as you shut it off, you hear a click from under the dash,(like a circuit breaker) and everything(gages, lights, etc.) goes dead. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37806-1977-f-model-no-electrical-works/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 you probably answered your own question there is different breakers under the dash I don't have a wire schematic for your truck or know if someone in the past made some changes but I would start there where you hear the clicking. If you don't use the truck that much may be corroded, some mice may have tried to help you rewire and the wiring may need replaced and repaired or just need to replace the breaker. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37806-1977-f-model-no-electrical-works/#findComment-267517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 accessory relay probably went bad 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37806-1977-f-model-no-electrical-works/#findComment-267577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITEFARMER Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ok, thanks Superdog. Where would it be? I looked under the panel on the dog box and only see circuit breakers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37806-1977-f-model-no-electrical-works/#findComment-267632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 On my Cruiseliner the seloniod is behind a panel in front of passengers feet. I don't remember where it was on my F model but I do remember hearing it click when you turned key on. Follow the heaviest wire up into cab. Hopefully that will lead you to it Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37806-1977-f-model-no-electrical-works/#findComment-267640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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