| foreignauto | -- 09-03-2025 @ 4:12 PM |
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Hello everyone. I have 0 experience with early Ford and I got 1936 Ford Flathead Model 68, 2 door. Having issues when turning key one there is no lights on Dash no power at all, where should I start from ? I checked fuses under the steering column they all seems ok.
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| carcrazy | -- 09-03-2025 @ 7:41 PM |
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Not knowing anything about the history of the car, I would start at the beginning and follow the electrical system from the battery. Do you have a fully charged 6V battery in the car that is properly connected to the electrical system? The positive (+) terminal of the battery goes to the ground while the negative (-) terminal goes to the starter switch under the floorboard. Once you turn the key, you have to turn on the ignition switch, mounted next to the steering column, to get power to the coil. To get the lights to work, you have to turn them on via the switch lever located at the top of the steering column around the horn button. There should be a switch near the bottom of the dash board to turn on the dash lights.
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| 40 Coupe | -- 09-04-2025 @ 4:48 AM |
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The original Ford light switch is at the bottom of the steering box and controlled by the rotating switch handle in the center of the steering wheel, surrounding the horn button. There is a dash light switch on the dash but the headlight switch has to be on for the switch to get power. Suggest getting an original or reproduction owners manual for your car, it will have operating instructions and electrical diagram. This club also sells a restoration book which also has nearly all the information you may need.
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| foreignauto | -- 09-04-2025 @ 4:51 AM |
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Thank you very much for your help, I will start with what you just said. All my experience is with foreign (German/British) cars and I'm glad to have new experience. Thanks a lot
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| foreignauto | -- 09-04-2025 @ 4:53 AM |
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Thank you very much, I will follow up.
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| carcrazy | -- 09-04-2025 @ 9:34 AM |
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One source for the Owners Manual for your 1936 Ford is C&G. https://cgfordparts.com/owners-manual-36-passenger-v-17.html
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