Goodness folks, this was a GREAT night indeed!!!

It finally cooled down here so we could again work on the Ranchero. I
had
received the new ignition switch and keys long ago, but the heat wave
kept
us inside simply dreaming of the work to be done.

Tonight, we went out to the Ranchero and installed the switch. It is so
much
more exciting to turn the engine over with the KEYS!!! And, the heater
fan
works, 1 of the 2 horns works marginally, but it works, radio works,
wipers
work, right turn signal flashes, left is stuck on. Hazards don't work,
but
that's OK - we won't need them once she is on the road! Of course, we
will
fix them anyhow, JUST IN CASE...

I ordered a replacement ignition coil, but it is too long. So, we
reinstalled the original for now.

It is SOOOOOOOO cool to have so much working on this car after it sat
for 24
years. We are still amazed at all that is functioning.

Well, that is it for now.

Next steps are;
Replace all fuel lines - Saturday
Fuel Pump - Saturday
Carburetor - Saturday
Coil, points, condenser - Saturday
See if we have a spark - Saturday

Will the engine actually RUN??? I dunno... stay tuned to find out!

Ciao!
TAZ

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