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1981-1983 Ford F-Series & Bronco Wiring Diagram - Engine Compartment (1 of 4)

Engine compartment wiring diagram for 1981-83 Ford F-Series and Bronco showing alternator, starter, and lamp circuits.

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This document is page 1 of a 4-page wiring diagram set covering 1981 through 1983 Ford F-Series trucks and Broncos, reproduced from Mitchell International (© 1994). This page depicts the ENGINE COMPARTMENT wiring, showing the battery, starter relay, starter, alternator, voltage regulator, electronic ignition module (exc. EEC), and three distributor pinouts (302, 351-400, and 302 distributors). It also includes emissions and carburetor control devices such as the MCU module (4-cyl only), EGO sensor, air by-pass and air divert solenoids, feed-back control solenoid, octane solenoid, carb choke control relay, electric choke, carb float solenoid, carb throttle solenoid/throttle kicker, idle tracking switch, engine vacuum switch, and VIP test connector. Lighting circuits shown include headlights, park lights, marker lights, fog lights, directional (turn) lights, and horns, plus the oil pressure switch and temperature gauge sender. Wire color codes are labeled throughout (e.g., LT GRN-BLK, RED-ORG, WHT-LT BLU, DK GRN-YEL) and multiple fusible links are identified near the starter relay. Feeds to the auxiliary battery/accessory relay and camper battery feed are also noted. A reader can trace engine-bay circuits by wire color and see which components apply only to specific engines (4-cyl only, GA only, EEC/ECC only).

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What vehicles does this wiring diagram cover?
The caption states it applies to 1981 through 1983 F-Series/Bronco vehicles and is sheet 1 of 4.
What area of the vehicle does this page cover?
The page is titled ENGINE COMPARTMENT and shows wiring for the battery, starter relay, starter, alternator, regulator, ignition, distributors, emissions solenoids, and engine-bay lighting.
Which distributors are shown on this diagram?
Three distributor connector diagrams are shown, labeled 302 DISTRIBUTOR, 351-400 DISTRIBUTOR, and 302 DISTRIBUTOR.
Does the diagram include emissions control components?
Yes. It shows the MCU module (4-cyl only), EGO sensor, air by-pass solenoid, air divert solenoid, feed-back control solenoid, octane solenoid, carb choke control relay, idle tracking switch, and VIP test connector.
Are fusible links shown?
Yes, multiple fusible links are labeled in the wiring coming off the starter relay/battery feed area, including links noted as GA only with colors such as RED-YEL and TAN-WHT.

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