1963 Ford Falcon Engine Electrical Diagram

as appeared in The National Falcon News

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New for November 2021:

00-00-01 Current FCA Technical Advisors *;

New for December 2021:

11-01-04 How to Remedy an Overheating Issue (10/2021)*; 17-08-08 The Grill of It All (06/2020)*; 19-02-24 Old Dog New Trick (06/2020); 01-01-32 1969-70 Production Figures (07/2020); 03-05-08 New Shoes & Socks (10/2020); 11-01-05 Keeping your Cool Part 1 (12/2020); 18-03-03 Convertible Top Replacement (01/2021); 03-02-08 Front Sway Bar (08/2004); 03-03-08 Steering Box (09/2004); 03-05-09 Install Radial Tires (07/1988); 08-04-05 Falcon 6 Facts (01/2005); 10-04-01 Venturi Discharge Boosters (04/2021); 16-03-02 AC Diagnosis (10/2004); 17-03-10 Install 1966-70 Glass (06/2021);

Group Index of Technical Library*

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00 GENERAL INFORMATION & LITERATURE
01 IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATIONS
02 BRAKES
03 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & TIRES
04 REAR AXLE
05 CLUTCH -DRIVELINE
06 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
07 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08 ENGINE
09 IGNITION SYSTEM
10 FUEL SYSTEM
11 COOLING SYSTEM
12 EXHAUST SYSTEM
13 CHARGING SYSTEM
14 STARTING SYSTEM
15 LIGHTING SYSTEM HORNS AND INSTRUMENTS.
16 VENTILATING-HEATING-AIR/COND.-RADIO
17 BODY, DOORS, & WINDOWS
18 TRIM, SEATS, & CONVERTIBLE TOP
19 GENERAL MAINTENANCE & SCHEDULE

00 GENERAL INFORMATION & LITERATURE

00-00-01 Current FCA Technical Advisors *
00-00-02 How To Best Ask Your Tech Advisor For Advice (07/2013)*
00-00-03 Tech Tip Index: 1980-2008 (04/2008)
00-01-01 So You Want To Restore Falcon (9.7MB, pdf) (SYWTRAF Series) (11/2008 – 07/2010)*
00-01-02 Launching The Red Rocket (3.5MB, pdf) (LOTRR Series) (02/2017 – 02/2018)*

01 IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATIONS

01-01-01 Falcon History-1960 Falcon Exterior (06/2008)*
01-01-02 1960 Falcon & Frontenac Preview (10/2009)*
01-01-03 1961-63 Futura Specifications (09/2008)*
01-01-04 1965 Falcon Specifications (10/2008)*
01-01-05 1965 Ranchero Specifications (03/2011)*
01-01-06 Production Figures for 1964 Models (12/1979)*
01-01-07 Production Figures for 1962 Models (01/1980)*
01-01-08 Production Colors for 1963 Models (02/1980)*
01-01-09 1963 Falcon Sprint Identification (01/2017)*
01-01-10 More Production Figures for 1963-64 Models (03/1980)*
01-01-11 Production Figures for 60 Models (08/1980)*
01-01-12 Engine Identification Codes (10/1980)*
01-01-13 Production Figures for 66-70 Models (11/1980)*
01-01-14 Production Figures for 63-64 Ranchero (12/1980)*
01-01-15 1963 Window Sticker Prices (01/1981)*
01-01-16 Production Figures for 60-66 Ranchero (03/1981)*
01-01-17 1968 Engine Trans Rear Codes (07/1981)*
01-01-18 Identifying the 66 Falcon (01/1998)*
01-01-19 Identifying 1962-63 Falcon (03/2014)*
01-01-20 Interpreting Ford Part Numbers (02/1992)*
01-01-21 1960 and 1961 Falcon similarities (05/2019)*
01-01-22 1960-61 Differences (05/2004)*
01-01-23 1962-63 Production Figures (05/2005)*
01-01-24 1964-65 Production Figures (03/ 2005)*
01-01-25 1966-67 Production Figures (04/2005)*
01-01-26 1966-70 Comparisons (11/2004)*
01-01-27 1962-63 Differences (03/2004)*
01-01-28 1963 Production (01/2020)*;
01-01-29 64-65 Production (03/2020)*;
01-01-30 Pick Your Color (11/2019)*;
01-01-31 66-68 Production Figures (05/2020)*;
01-01-32 1969-70 Production Figures (07/2020);
01-02-01 1961-67 Econoline Specifications & Production Data (11/2006-01/2007)*
01-02-02 1966 Econoline & Club Wagon Specifications (02/2016)*

02 BRAKES

02-01-01 Parking Brake Handle Replacement (07/1987)*
02-01-02 Parking Brake Diagram (04/2008)*
02-01-03 Custom Made Hoses (02/2009)*
02-01-04 Brake Service (01/2004)*
02-01-05 Replacement Brake Cables (02/1992)*
02-01-06 Excessive Brake Pedal Travel (04/1997)*
02-01-07 Brake Trouble Symptoms (06/2004)*;
02-01-08 Disc Brake Notes (12/1995)*;
02-01-09 Semi Metallic Brakes (01/2004)*;
02-02-01 Conversion of Drum to Disc Brakes (08/1987)*
02-02-02 Conversion of Drum to Disc Brakes (12/1987)*
02-02-03 Conversion of Drum to Disc Brakes (02/2016)*
02-02-04 Conversion from Single to Dual Bowl Master Cylinder (09/2006)*
02-02-05 A Wee Bit About Your Brakes (02/2012)*
02-02-06 Front Disc Brake Installation – SYWTRAF: Part 17 (04/2010)*
02-02-07 Brake Plumbing (05/2016)*
02-02-08 Brake Shoe Hold Down (04/2018)*
02-02-09 Brake Line Wobbles (10/1995)*
02-02-10 Install Power Brakes (09/2000)*;
02-02-11 Power Brake Conversion (01/2001)*;
02-02-12 Power Brake Conversion (03/2005)*;

03 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & TIRES

03-01-01 Front End Alignment (01/2008)*
03-01-02 Working on the Front End (LOTRR Series) (03/2017)*
03-01-03 Make Your Trunk Roomier (06/2010)*;
03-01-08 Shocking Truth (04/2004)*;
03-02-01 Coil Spring Chart 1960-63 (11/2016)*
03-02-02 Leaf Spring Replacement (03/2016)*
03-02-03 Suspension Removal – SYWTRAF: Part 5 (03/2009)*
03-02-04 RRS Front Suspension Installation (10/2008)*
03-02-05 Coil Spring Chart 1964 (03/2017)*
03-02-06 Suspension Trouble (08/2005)*
03-02-07 Check The Air (06/2000)*;
03-02-08 Front Sway Bar (08/2004);
03-03-01 Understanding the Falcon Steering Box (04/2011)*
03-03-02 Convert Pre 1965 Manual Steering from I6 to V8 (01/2007)*
03-03-03 Convert Pre 1964 Steering into 1965 Steering (10/2008)*
03-03-04 Correcting False Information – Center link (02/1992)*
03-03-05 Understanding the Falcon Steering Box (04/2011)*
03-03-06 Steering Gear Adjust (06/1995)*
03-03-07 Steering Conversion To V8 (10/2005)*
03-03-08 Steering Box (09/2004);
03-05-01 Low Profile Spare Tire (12/2016)*
03-05-02 Tire Size Relative to Speed (01/1988)*
03-05-03 Front Wheel Bearings and Front Wheel Seal Removal (02/2013)*
03-05-04 Wheel Bearing Rumble (01/2006)*
03-05-05 Make Your Falcon Trunk Roomier (06/2010)*
03-05-06 Wheel Bearing Adjustment w/Disc Brakes (08/2009)*
03-05-07 Tire Size Interchange (7/2005);*
03-05-08 New Shoes & Socks (10/2020);
03-05-09 Install Radial Tires (07/1988);
03-06-01 Front Wheel Alignment – 1964 Specifications (12/2008)*

04 REAR AXLE

04-01-01 Determine Rear Axle Ratio (08/2018)*
04-02-01 Rear Axle and Rear Brakes-SYWTRAF: Part 16 (02/2010)*
04-02-02 Working on the Rear End (LOTRR Series) (01/2018)*

05 CLUTCH -DRIVELINE

05-01-01 Differential Case (09/2005)*;
05-02-01 Clutch Chatter (10/1994)*;
05-03-01 Conversion to a Hydraulic Clutch (11/2006)*
05-03-02 Eliminating Clutch Pedal Squeak (06/1997 & 05/1985)*

06 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

06-01-01 Transmission Mount Conversion (02/1988)*
06-01-02 Before You Install Your Transmission (07/2016)*
06-01-03 Hard Shifting Manual Transmission (08/2007)*
06-01-04 Everything You Need to Know About Three Speed Gear Boxes (08/2006)*
06-01-05 Clutches (09/1990)*
06-04-01 Four Speed Econoline (09/1987)*
06-05-01 Transmission Conversion T-10 to 3-Speed w/Overdrive (08/1987)*
06-05-02 Installation of Borg-Warner T-10 with 6 Cylinder Engine (10/1982)*
06-05-03 Four Speed Shifter Repair (03/2003)*
06-05-04 Toploader Tech (03/2005)*
06-06-01 Four Speeds Used In V8 Falcons (01/1988)*

07 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

07-01-01 Two speed to Three Speed Conversions (01/1988)*
07-01-02 Homemade Electromechanical Shifter (12/2004)*
07-01-03 Transmission Identification – Part 1 (11/1997)*
07-01-04 Homemade Electro Mechanical Shifter (04/2012)*
07-02-01 Automatic Overdrive Conversion (AOD) (05/2007 & 01/2018)*
07-02-02 The C-4 Transmission (01/2009)*
07-02-03 C4 Transmission-Don't Overlook Comets (05/2000)*;

08 ENGINE

08-01-01 Poor cold engine starting – 260 and 289 C.I.D 2V Engines -1964 (10/1987)*
08-01-02 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Systems (12/2002)*
08-01-03 Valve Tap Clearance Tool (08/1987)*
08-01-04 Servicing PCV Systems (01/2008 & 02/2008)*
08-01-05 Detailing Your Falcons Engine Bay (05/2017)*
08-01-06 1963-65 V8 Engine Compartment General Information (04/2007)*
08-01-07 Engine and Transmission Removal-SYWTRAF: Part 4 (02/2009)*
08-01-08 Engine Detailing-SYWTRAF: Part 13 (11/2009)*
08-01-09 Installation of the Drive Train-SYWTRAF: Part 18 (05/2010)*
08-01-10 Spark Plugs: Removal, Cleaning, Inspection, Installation (08/2009)*
08-01-11 The Right Fuel, the Right Oil, Checking the Cooling System (08/2007)*
08-01-12 Timing Tech Tip (01/2012)*
08-01-13 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Maintenance (02/1999)*
08-01-14 Quick Service – Engine Diagnosis (03/1999)*
08-01-15 Priming; Oil The Engine (01/2004)*
08-01-16 Vacuum Hose Leaks (01/1991)*
08-01-17 1960-62 V8 Conversion (08/1996)*
08-01-18 Supercharged Performance (09/1990)*
08-01-19 Quick Guide to Vacuum Readings (06/2019)*
08-01-20 Installing a 2.8 V6 And SROD Four-Speed Transmission (8/2019)*
08-01-21 1960-70 Engine Colors (11/1996)*
08-01-22 Timing Tech (11/2003)*
08-01-23 Engine Diagnosis (6/1999)*;
08-01-23 Oil the Engine (01/2004)*;
08-01-24 Crankcase Ventilation Systems (09/2019)*;
08-02-01 Horsing Around with the Mustang Six (04/1998-07/1998)*
08-02-02 Engine Build and Installation (LOTRR Series) (07/2017)*
08-02-03 Repair Gasket On 6cyl (10/2000)*:
08-03-01 Accelerator damage raising or jacking the engine -1963 (10/1987)*
08-03-02 Modifying Ford 221, 260, 289 CID V-8s for High Performance (11-12/2008 & 02/1998)*
08-03-03 Cobra Kits for 221, 260, and 289 CID Engines (12/1998)*
08-03-04 289 Heads Cleveland Rockers (02/2001)*
08-03-05 HiPo Engine Tips (01/1999)*;
08-03-05 Installing Headers (01/2007)*;
08-03-06 Pulling Pans Small Block (09/2003)*;
08-03-07 Replacing V8 Motor Mounts (04/2020)*;
08-03-08 Roller Cams and Your Distributor (06/2000)*;
08-04-01 Engine Identification Tag (12/2008)*
08-04-02 Engine Filter Overview (02/2007)*
08-04-03 Horsepower by the Numbers (11/2017)*
08-04-04 Engine Suitability for 1960-69 Falcons (02/1989)*
08-04-05 Falcon 6 Facts (01/2005);

09 IGNITION SYSTEM

09-01-01 Spark Plug Cleaning & Inspection (08/2017)*
09-01-02 Rework Ignition System Step by Step (8/2003)*
09-01-03 Electrical Section (07/2011)*
09-01-04 Distributor Talk (04/2005)*;
09-01-05 Distributor Vacuum Controls (01/1994)*;
09-02-01 Electronic Ignition Conversion (09/2016 & 03/2008)*
09-02-03 Convert Distributor to Electric (07/1993)*;

10 FUEL SYSTEM

10-01-01 Use of Unleaded Gas in Early Model Engines (12/1987)*
10-01-02 Gas Pedal Conversion V8 engines (11/2007)*
10-01-03 Knocking, Pre-Ignition and Detonation (06/2007)*
10-01-04 Cleaning Carburetor Air Cleaner Element (03/2015)*
10-01-05 Carburetors (05/2018)*
10-01-06 Hot Start Improvements (04/1997)*
10-02-01 Water Heated Carburetor Spacer – 1960-62 (05/2016)*
10-02-02 Hot Engine Idle Stall (04/1997)*
10-04-01 Venturi Discharge Boosters (04/2021);
10-05-01 Auto Choke Connection (04/1997)*
10-07-01 Fixing Fuel Filler Problem (07/2015)*
10-07-02 Fuel Spillage Fix (08/2015)*
10-07-03 1960-65 Falcon/Comet Gas Tank Replacement (01/2007)*
10-07-04 Gas Fill Tube Modification (06/2016)*
10-07-05 Put an End to the Falcon Gas Fill Ballet (03/2010)*
10-07-06 Gas Leaks and "Rubber" Fuel Lines (01/2014)*
10-07-07 Trunk Mounted Fuel Filler Mount (LOTRR Series) (06/2017)*
10-07-08 Gas Cap Replacement (08/1982)*
10-07-09 Gas Tank Drain Plug Removal (02/2018)*
10-07-10 Gas Spillage (01/1991)*
10-07-11 Venting Fuel Tank (01/2019)*
10-07-12 Check Fuel Tank For Leak (01/2001)*;

11 COOLING SYSTEM

11-01-01 Antifreeze/Coolant Care (01/2019)*
11-01-02 Radiator Fan Shroud (10/2017)*
11-01-03 Antifreeze Dilemma (07/2019)*
11-01-04 How to Remedy an Overheating Issue (10/2021)*
11-01-05 Keeping your Cool Part 1 (12/2020);
11-02-01 Water Pump Replacement (03/1998)*
11-03-01 Radiator Repair (10/2016)*

12 EXHAUST SYSTEM

12-01-01 Performance Header Replacements 1960-63 (04/2006)*
12-01-02 Performance Header Update (09/2007)*
12-01-03 Headers Installation on a 1963 Ranchero (01/2007)*
12-01-04 When Adding Dual Exhaust 1960-65 (04/2007)*
12-01-05 Installing Dual Exhaust (06/2009)*
12-01-06 Hooker Headers Manufacture & Install (06/2009)*
12-01-07 Reproduction 289 HiPo Exhaust Manifolds for 1963-65 (02/2000)*
12-01-08 Headers for 1960-69 Falcon/Comets (02/1989)*

13 CHARGING SYSTEM

13-01-01 Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Generators and Alternators (09/2006)*
13-01-02 Charging Odyssey® Drycell Type Batteries (07/2010)*
13-01-03 Low Battery, Check Cables (01/1992)*
13-01-04 Prolonging Useful Battery Life (02/1989)*
13-01-05 Cleaning Rusty Battery Holders (06/1997 & 07/1985)*
13-01-06 Generators Alternators Regulators and Upgrades (08/2018)*
13-01-07 Alternator No Charge (09/2003)*;
13-01-08 Generator to Alt Conversion (11/2000)*;
13-03-01 Removal and Installation of Regulator used with a Generator (05/2011)*

14 STARTING SYSTEM

14-02-01 Starter Solenoid Damage (04/1997)*

15 LIGHTING SYSTEM HORNS AND INSTRUMENTS

15-01-01 Directional Signal and Brake Light Issues (06/2016)
15-01-02 Servicing Low Fuel Warning System (02/1999)*
15-02-01 Convert Parking Lamps to go on with Headlights (12/1987)*
15-02-02 Parking Light Housing Replacement w/Reproduction Parts (03/2008)*
15-02-03 1965 Head Light Alignment (03/2010)*
15-02-04 Headlight Relays (03/2018)*
15-02-05 Headlight bucket availability 1960-65 (05/1990)*
15-02-06 Inoperative Front Lamps (04/1997)*
15-02-07 Park Lamp Moisture (01/1997)*;
15-03-01 Adding Four Way Flashers to Pre-1966 Falcons (05/2007)*
15-03-02 Bypass the Headlight Fuse Block (1960-64) (09/2014)*
15-04-01 Erratic or Inoperative Electric Wipers – 1963 (10/1987)*
15-04-02 Reproduction Sprint Tachometer Install (01/2015)*
15-04-03 Speedometer Accuracy (02/2013 & 06/2018)*
15-04-04 Speedometer-System Diagnosis (10/2006)*
15-04-05 How to install a FoMoCo or Faria Tachometer (01/2006)*
15-04-06 Intermittent Windshield Wiper plus 2 Speed Install (03/2007)*
15-04-07 Service Procedures for Instrument Cluster Gauges (05/1997)*
15-04-08 Make Constant Voltage Regulator (11/2018)*
15-04-09 Two Speed Intermittent Wiper Install (06/2005)*
15-04-10 Speedo Head Bench Test (10/1993)*
15-04-11 Speedometer Diagnosis (12/1997)*
15-04-12 Cruise Control (04/2004)*;
15-04-13 Make Em Blink (10/1997)*;
15-05-01 Electrical Diagram for 1960 Falcons (09/1983)*

16 VENTILATING-HEATING-AIR/COND.-RADIO

16-02-01 Driver Side Fresh Air Vent Upgrade (10/2006)*
16-02-02 Leaking Heater Core (03/2017)*
16-02-03 Heating System Rebuild (TSP Series) (06/2018)*
16-02-04 Heater Box Inlet Collar (02/2020)*;
16-02-05 Heater Cores 07/2000)*;
16-03-01 Hot Cars – Keeping A/C Running (06/1997)*
16-03-02 AC Diagnosis (10/2004);
16-04-01 Full Featured Stereo For the 1964–65 Falcon Deluxe Dash (12/2016)*
16-04-02 Identifying FoMoCo Radios (08/2016)*
16-04-03 Radio Trouble Diagnosis Guide (02/2006)*
16-04-04 Radio System Diagnosis (12/2008)*

17 BODY, DOORS & WINDOWS

17-01-01 Hoisting and Jacking The Falcon (02/1988)*
17-01-02 Frame Dimensions 1962-63 and 1964-65 Falcons (06-7/2006)*
17-01-03 Protect Your Paint When Installing Fenders (09/2013)*
17-01-04 Pine Sap Removal / Engine Fumes (09/2013)*
17-01-05 Repairing the Damaged Right Front Corner SYWTRAF: Part 06 (04/2009)*
17-01-06 Repairing the Rust Damage SYWTRAF: Part 07 (05/2009)*
17-01-07 Repairing the Body Damage SYWTRAF: Part 08 (06/2009)*
17-01-08 More Rust Damage Repair SYWTRAF: Part 09 (07/2009)*
17-01-09 Stripping Paint, Removing the Old Paint SYWTRAF: Part 10 (08/2009)*
17-01-10 Leveling the Body SYWTRAF: Part 11 (09/2009)*
17-01-11 Finished Paint SYWTRAF: Part 14 (01/2010)*
17-01-12 Let the Assembly Process Begin SYWTRAF: Part 15 (01/2010)*
17-01-13 Glass/Wiring Harness SYWTRAF: Part 19 (06/2010)*
17-01-14 Painting GT Hood Scoop (06/2017)*
17-01-15 Falcon Rust Repair (04/1983)*
17-02-01 Grill Polishing Tips (11/2016)*
17-02-02 Falcon Bumper and Bracket Part Numbers (07/2016)*
17-02-03 1964 Falcon Futura/Sprint Vinyl Trim Kit (03/2010)*
17-02-04 Let the Work Begin, Interior and Exterior Trim Removal – SYWTRAF: Part 3 (01/2009)*
17-02-05 New Product Review 1963-½ Quarter Panel Script (07/2007)*
17-02-06 Bumper Tech Wavy Washers; (04/2018)*
17-02-07 1964-5 Grill Replacement (03/2019)*
17-08-08 The Grill of It All (06/2020)*
17-03-01 Opening Stuck Tailgate Window (07/2009 & 11/2016)*
17-03-02 Installing Trunk Torsion Bar Springs (08/2014)*
17-03-03 Outside Door Handles (08/2007)*
17-03-04 Convertible Quarter Window Repair (02/2017)*
17-03-05 Glass Interchange Hardtop and Convert (10/1980)*
17-03-06 Make Ranchero Back Window Seal (11/1981)*
17-03-07 Falcon Glass Interchange (02/1982)*
17-03-08 Replace Window Crank Knobs (03/1982)*
17-03-09 Door Seal Replace (04/1995)*;
17-03-10 Install 1966-70 Glass (06/2021);

18 TRIM, SEATS & CONVERTIBLE TOP

18-01-01 Rhino Fabrication – Interior Parts For Falcons (08/2016)*
18-01-02 Dash Pad Replacement for 1960-63 (02/2011)*
18-01-03 Door Panel Replacement 1960-63 (08/2006)*
18-01-04 Wrapping up! Interior and Exterior Trim – SYWTRAF: Part 20 (07/2010)*
18-01-05 Dash Pad Replacement for 1964-65 (02/2011)*
18-01-06 Headliner Install (LOTRR Series)(08/2017)*
18-01-07 Console Identification Guide (06/2018)*
18-01-08 Ranchero Lower B Pillar Cover (03/2019)*
18-01-09 Console Disassembly For Cleaning (07/2019)*
18-01-10 1964 Interior Door Panels (06/2001)*
18-01-11 Installing Dash Pad (11/2019)*;
18-01-12 Saving Dash From Sunburn (04/1995)*;
18-02-01 Bucket Seat Restoration Series (10/2012-01/2013)*
18-02-02 Lumbar For Your Bucket Seats (09/2012)*
18-02-03 You Can Do It! Seat Repair & Upholstery (07/2012)*
18-02-04 Falcon Bucket Seats (10/2018)*
18-03-01 Brief History of the Convertible and Top Care Tips (12/2008 & 05/2010)*
18-03-02 Servicing Convertible Tops (07-09/1997)*;
18-03-03 Convertible Top Replacement (01/2021);