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Help - ignition wiring

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Andy 5.0

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I need some help wiring up my ignition system...

Here's what I'm trying to do - I'm building a homebuilt car using 1983 mustang gt mechanicals.
I've got a 5.0 V8 - carb - distributer.

I've got all the wiring run using the old wiring harness from the donor car. I've got everything run according to the stock diagram.

I'm not using the old steering column or ignition switch - so what I want to do is install a simple on/off toggle switch and a starter button.

What I need to know is how to hook-up all the ignition switch wires.

Running to the old ignition switch I have:
2 large yellow wires running into a fuse link
1 red with blue stripe (from nuetral start switch)
1 white ith blue stripe wire running from ignition module
1 Brown with pink wire running from the coil
1 red with green wire marked as "resistance wire"
1 wire for accessories

If there's an easier way to do this let me know - I just want it to start and run...

Thanks a lot, any help is really appreciated - this is for a school project and the deadling is approaching fast...
 

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Andy, If you goto four eyed pride you can get a pdf wiring diagram for the 83. It's the top sticky in the tech forum.
 
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