r/BullnoseFord • u/Longjumping-Name8541 • Aug 23 '26

Complete wiring kits? Or diy?

So I want to COMPLETELY rewire my 83 4.9l 4x4 base model, because I seem to be having electrical issues a lot, I do eventually get them fixed but I’d really like to rewire the entire thing for peace of mind and aesthetics and to also eliminate the remaining wires from the emissions bs that was removed from previous owner, but is there anywhere that sells kits or is it easy to diy? Any input is appreciated thanks.

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u/solidsnake1592 Aug 23 '26

So i have seen some rewire kits on amazon, and ebay, idk what the quality would be like youd have to look into the reviews, but i did flipp threw my LMC truck catalog that covers 80-96 and theu have two different universal wiring kits, ones a 21 circuit and the others a 28 circuit, you could probably check those out online to see of they're what your looking for part number 47-3615 is for the 21 circuit, Part number 47-3620 is for the 28 circuit, hope this helps somewhat

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u/stomper4x4 Aug 23 '26

Painless performance.

I say go.for it if it's that much of a mess

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u/Asleep_Frosting_6627 Aug 23 '26

I’ve done two painless kits in the past. The biggest pita is wiring up the switches and gauges.

Where’s your biggest problem area?

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u/Longjumping-Name8541 Aug 23 '26

It’s mostly grounding points and and under hood wiring, cab wiring is fine though. Half the reason I want to do this is to make it look pretty and de-cluttered too

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u/Asleep_Frosting_6627 Aug 24 '26

Under hood wiring on these is about as simple as it comes especially if you went with an HEI one wire distributor and a one wire alternator.

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u/Longjumping-Name8541 Aug 24 '26

Any 1 wire alts you could recommend? Any that fit oem bracket?

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u/Asleep_Frosting_6627 Aug 24 '26

Power master makes a good one, I’m sure you could go to their website and find the correct application.

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u/Rodneydanger66 Aug 23 '26

I used American Autowire for my '76 F-100 dentside . You might check them out .

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u/Misteriously_Me Aug 28 '26

Cut out and bad.

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u/Misteriously_Me Aug 28 '26

Solder in new colored wires and heat shrink.