1971 lincoln mk 3 - Ford Forums

lincnman · 09-28-2009, 00:58

I have a 71 mk and thee is a relay on the firewall mounted on a small rubber block by the brake booster..it has a three wire connector 10g yellow (always hot) a red 10g and a pink 18 g wires also a ground that grounds to firewall. these plug into the wire harness and go into the drvers compartment under dash,my starter doesn't work unless i disconnect it otherwise when i try to turn the eng over it just makes a ping noise.anyone have any ideas what this is for??
thanks

**Paul Kane** · 09-28-2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by lincnman

I have a 71 mk and thee is a relay on the firewall mounted on a small rubber block by the brake booster..it has a three wire connector 10g yellow (always hot) a red 10g and a pink 18 g wires also a ground that grounds to firewall. these plug into the wire harness and go into the drvers compartment under dash,my starter doesn't work unless i disconnect it otherwise when i try to turn the eng over it just makes a ping noise.anyone have any ideas what this is for??
thanks

lincnman,

Not really a 460-based question....I don't know the answer but someone may. I suggest locating a wiring diagram for that year and model vehicle and/or try locating a Classic Lincoln Enthusiasts Forum.

Paul

**jwko** · 09-28-2009, 22:29

Try here The Lincoln Forum.Net: Where Lincoln Lovers Come to Chat

lincnman · 09-30-2009, 17:15

thanks for the info I will check it out.

**jwko** · 09-30-2009, 17:23

If you would, post back and let us know what you find out.