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  1. J

    Current rating of the ignition switch

    Thanks! Good information. Especially the schematic. One question...What is, and where did you get, the 100 amp continuous duty relay? I tried that on the bench in my garage with an ordinary starter relay (your drawing) and in about 15 minutes it was smoking the bench it was so hot. No contact...
  2. J

    Current rating of the ignition switch

    It is a good running start...better than I have had so far. By your analysis I should be able to remove everything except the 5.0L engine management and computer from the ignition switch and run safely on the '73 wiring and switch. I'll run all the accessories off their own switch with a fuse on...
  3. J

    Current rating of the ignition switch

    I am doing a 5.0L conversion on a '73 Mustang coupe. I cannot find a reference that tells me what is the current capability of the '73 ignition switch. Can anyone help me or point me to reference material. I have Jim Olsons '73 Mustang guide and I have a set of '73 Ford shop manuals.
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