Gary Lewis Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 You got me. I didn't think of that other route. I was too hung up on that clutch press scenario also in that route you pointed out, it would need its own resistor as well for about 2 scenarios. Else about half of the current would go there when cranked (until the LED is killed!).. that schematic isn't ideal at all That LED better stay where it is currently Yep, the LED is staying where it was. Here's the schematic I'm working to right now. Be back in a bit when it is wired, which really means just adding Bob's diode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Yep, the LED is staying where it was. Here's the schematic I'm working to right now. Be back in a bit when it is wired, which really means just adding Bob's diode. Success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Success! Looking great and DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Success! Very nice work Gary! I’ve been keeping an eye on this thread, and I am impressed with your engineering. I might have to be responsible now and build my own. I have had six old ford trucks over the last 26 years and ALL of them had the clutch interrupt removed. I just expect them to start in gear, and it has been quite helpful from time to time… but I cannot deny the safety hazard for anyone else driving one of my trucks. This is a good fix without having to give up the “feature” of starting in gear 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Thanks guys. You've helped me get this thing working, and I appreciate it. Now to update the documentation and move on to the next thing - the power steering leak. I'd appreciate your opinions there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Very nice work Gary! I’ve been keeping an eye on this thread, and I am impressed with your engineering. I might have to be responsible now and build my own. I have had six old ford trucks over the last 26 years and ALL of them had the clutch interrupt removed. I just expect them to start in gear, and it has been quite helpful from time to time… but I cannot deny the safety hazard for anyone else driving one of my trucks. This is a good fix without having to give up the “feature” of starting in gear 😁 Jonathan - At my age I'm well aware that it won't be just my kids that drive my trucks but my grandkids. I can't put them in jeopardy by giving them something that will accidentally start in gear. And with the EFI it doesn't take but a nudge on the starter and it is running - even in 1st gear & high range, which I proved today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Success! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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