460 wiring question

« **on:** May 10, 2015, 04:40:52 PM »

I recently pick up a 76 Hawaiian and it Has a 460 in it witch I'm not familiar with at all How should the coil solenoid and ect be wired up thanks for the. Help

« **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2015, 04:49:45 PM »

Hardin Marine has a variety of wiring schematics available. This is the engine harness for the Ford 460.

https://www.hardin-marine.com/Instructions/460_Ford_Wiring_Harness.pdf

« **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2015, 05:25:42 PM »

I'm having trouble understanding the diagram you posted I'm not the smartest cat on the block when it comes to wiring

« **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:00:56 PM »

You running an msd box on that?

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« **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:26:03 PM »

No it Has a points set up on it

« **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:09:34 PM »

Switched Positive from the ignition to the positive side of the coil. Wire from the distributor goes to the negative side. Is the rest of the wiring solid or do you have more to do?

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« **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:59:57 PM »

The boat is wired I just wanted to check and see if it's Wright what about the wires to and from the solenoid on the block

« **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:28:02 PM »

The starter solenoid?

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« **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:18:49 AM »

« **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:45:24 AM »

Hot lead from battery to one post, other post to starter and then small wire from the start portion of the ignition switch to the small pole on the side.

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« **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:19:18 AM »

There is two small posts on the solenoid should there be wires running to both or just one

One is labeled with an s and the other with an i

« **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:33:25 PM »

The one with the S should have a yellow wire and the one with the I should probably be a red wire

« **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2015, 09:13:16 PM »

The side with the I Has nothing running to it what should it be hooked up to

Is there anyone around SanBernardino that might want to give me a hand and school me on this Ford madness

« **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:20:57 PM »

Quote from: monster burb on May 11, 2015, 09:13:16 PM

The side with the I Has nothing running to it what should it be hooked up to

Is there anyone around SanBernardino that might want to give me a hand and school me on this Ford madness

The "I" terminal bypasses the ballast resistor increasing the voltage to the ignition coil during cranking to counteract the voltage drop caused by the starter motor.

So "I" on the solenoid goes to "+" on the coil.

GT

« **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:25:46 PM »

OK I'll run a wire to the could what about the s side Where should that one run to there is a wire hooked to it I just haven't tracked Where it's hooked to yet

And thank-you for all the help on here everybody

« **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:52:40 PM »

Quote from: monster burb on May 11, 2015, 10:25:46 PM

OK I'll run a wire to the could what about the s side Where should that one run to there is a wire hooked to it I just haven't tracked Where it's hooked to yet

And thank-you for all the help on here everybody

When you put 12+ to the solenoid, it engages the starter motor. So that will likely be a yellow (or yellow with red tracer) wire coming from the "S" terminal on the key switch.

GT

« **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:56:17 PM »

Got it I'll track down some wires and see what I find I'll post my results thanks bud

« **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2015, 01:00:12 PM »

I'm going to the timing on it any recombination on Where to set timing

« **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2015, 01:38:40 PM »

Quote from: monster burb on May 13, 2015, 01:00:12 PM

I'm going to the timing on it any recombination on Where to set timing

Did you figure out the wiring?

« **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2015, 02:07:59 PM »

I set mine at 12* at idle to get started then 34* all in/3000rpm. I set idle at 1200 on trailer as you'll loose at least 200 under load/in water.

« **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2015, 07:26:38 PM »

Turns out I need a dizzy I pulled it and the gear is worn really thin and even missing three teeth what would cause that and dose anybody have a dizzy they would like to get rid of

« **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2015, 07:31:17 PM »

Possible incorrect material on the gear. Steel and cast are different.

« **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2015, 07:46:21 PM »

Ya it looked like cast pot metal cheap shit

« **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2015, 07:47:14 PM »

Quote from: monster burb on May 13, 2015, 07:26:38 PM

Turns out I need a dizzy I pulled it and the gear is worn really thin and even missing three teeth what would cause that and dose anybody have a dizzy they would like to get rid of

If just the gear is worn, knock the roll pin out and replace it. Cheaper than a new distributor.
Unless you want a new one ..

« **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2015, 08:06:18 PM »

I knocked the pin out but the gear would not come off

What gear should I put on there

Should it be a steel gear also should I pull off the pan and check it

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