Wiring Heater 65 Question

Darrel,

It sounds like you might have an early model heater blower switch. Let me ask you a few questions first. Is that original "orange" wire you have, might it be red? And the black wire, might it be black with a yellow stripe? The reason I ask is that Ford had the 2 speed and a three speed heater blower motor. In my 65 I6, I still have the 3 speed. Before I proceed to assist, I need those questions answered, then I will be able to explain better than guess. Basically though, starting with the blower motor one wires going to it either would of been yellow or red. The other wire going to the blower motor would of been either brown or black with a yellow stripe. Let me know what you come up with.

Darrel, okay, that's cool with the wiring and the aftermarket motor. Okay, after reading your first, I finally realized you have the 3 speed heater motor. (The dots are only for spacing, so the diagram will appear correct).

Heater motor ----black wire------fuse box
Heater motor ----orange wire to *single terminal

(below the "three" terminals on the resistor/heater case).
............... _T_
............. L | | R Is this the correct orientation/position of the resistor terminal?
................. _
.................. *single terminal

resistor top terminal-----------"med speed" switch position terminal
resistor left terminal------------"low speed" switch position terminal
resistor right terminal----------"high speed" switch position terminal

I think the wires behind and on the heater switch are soldered in. You make have to splice in to them or, un-solder them and solder your new wiring in. I'm pretty sure I have it right. I checked 3 times. Make sure you check your new wiring harness and directions and compare if this makes sense. (I'll be up for another hour, (22:38 here now GMT), to answer any other questions you might have. I'm sure you can't wait to get your new wiring installed and get back in the saddle.

Darrel, glad I was able to help. I know I'm going to get stuck on something and this is a good forum to find answers. I have a two speed switch. I'm eventually going to install the easy to attach/no modification variable wiper switch in that are now available for Mustangs. I think they go for about $75 bucks. But once its in...done. No more turning on/off the switch when there is a light drizzle outside. I'll keep and eye out for your postings.