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wiring diagram needed, 1981 6 cyl. Mustang

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At sometime, the under hood/ ignition switch wiring wiring was cut. A color diagram would work best... Is my only recourse EBAY?...and then who's reproduction is most accurate?..Mike
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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What part of the harness was cut?

1981 Ford Mustang Mercury Capri Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual

1981 Ford Mustang & Mercury Capri Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting ManualAll Models Including Standard & Ghia - Coupe & Hatchback Ford Motor Company Official Manual of the DEALERSHIPS!This is the real thing, written by the manufacturer
www.factoryrepairmanuals.com
 

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I don’t have 1981 in my pile of EVTMs, but the linked manual is what i would buy. There’s a couple 1981 mustang EVTM for around $20 shipped on eBay.

I only have 86-93 otherwise I’d post screen grabs of what you need. One day I’ll collect em all.
 

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mikeAZ said:
At sometime, the under hood/ ignition switch wiring wiring was cut. A color diagram would work best... Is my only recourse EBAY?...and then who's reproduction is most accurate?..Mike
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Looks like most of the underhood wiring is cut at the firewall...."Some" of the wiring was spliced and run outside the inner left front fender so as to be not visible with the hood up, in an attempt to hide the wiring??? There was an attempt to eliminate the ignition switch and install a push button in it's place..... Most of the vacuum lines are disconnected for some reason.... I'd guess a V8 was planned?.... The car is otherwise in remarkably good condition, otherwise
 

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Mike,
This is what you need. I used one for my '93 5.0 swap into a '54 Ford and thanks to this wiring diagram I was able to retain the factory fuel injection. Everytime I do a swap, I get one of these. These are what the factory techs used in the dealerships before everything went digital. It covers every circuit in your car!
1981 Mustang factory wiring diagram
 
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evintho said:
Mike,
This is what you need. I used one for my '93 5.0 swap into a '54 Ford and thanks to this wiring diagram I was able to retain the factory fuel injection. Everytime I do a swap, I get one of these. These are what the factory techs used in the dealerships before everything went digital. It covers every circuit in your car!
1981 Mustang factory wiring diagram
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I ordered it...Thanks, I'm sure some of the diagrams are just so, so. Next are the vacuum hoses...
 
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mikeAZ said:
I ordered it...Thanks, I'm sure some of the diagrams are just so, so. Next are the vacuum hoses...
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All your vacuum diagrams are in the back. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when it arrives!
 
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this co has both in one.
I'm surprised folks dont havea on-line referral.
Is there none?
X or powerband @ fordsix might have that (4eyed pride too?)
 

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mikeAZ,
The above posts are all correct
I like books and have many
The library has the exact manuals you need in digital printable format
All Data for free
5 libraries within a 20 mile radius
City life sucks
If you live in the sticks the library probably offers it free from their website after you punch in your card info
 
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manicmechanic007 said:
"...library in digital printable format...All Data for free... the library probably offers it free from their website after you punch in your card info.""
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now "free" I like ! Thnx !
 
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