1986 Ford F-250 wiring issue

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Hey my name is Wayde I’m a new member here. Starting another project. Installing a 97 power stroke engine with a 5 speed transmission in the truck. I’ll attached some photos of the old gal. When I bought the truck a few years ago it had a 460ci gas motor in it backed up with a automatic transmission. As the truck sits now it has zero electronics. Only thing that works is the windshield washer fluid motor. I checked out the fuse box and it had one melted fuse and two others that were popped. Anybody had an issue like this before ?

Welcome!
Nice truck but wow, nice shop!

Unfortunately there really isn't enough information to guess why the fuses are the way they are but I'd spend some time looking over the EVTM. It's invaluable with this type of stuff:

https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1986-evtm.html

That will tell you what the fuses are for and where the wires go (roughly). Should give you a starting point to look them all over and inspect for problems.

Welcome!  Glad you joined.  

I agree with Scott on both counts.  

By the way, where' home?  I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city/state or zip.

Also, here's your pic.  It is over 1MB so you have to push the Big button in the resizing options.  And it was sideways so I had to rotate it.

Welcome!