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1985 w-150 Drivers fender Help figure out this mess of wiring

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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 10:55 PM
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Default 1985 w-150 Drivers fender Help figure out this mess of wiring




I mainly just want to know what the melted blue wire is but also curious on what the 3 prong connector is
it’s a 1985 w-150 360
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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 07:55 AM
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What, if anything, doesn't work on the truck?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2024 | 01:02 PM
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Evidently a previous owner bypassed rather than repair a burned fusible link. These are protections built in to keep the truck from burning to the ground. I suspect the three prong connector might be for an option that wasn't installed. Most vehicles have those somewhere. Like HeyYou said, what isn't working?

Silly question, but is this a left or right hand drive vehicle? Some of the photos are of an odd perspective. It looks like the booster for the brakes is on the right hand side.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2024 | 02:59 PM
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the 3 prong plug is for a egr timer or something emissions related which is likely long gone. does the charging system on the truck work? the large wire is generally for the alternator. the 2 orange fusible links power most of the stuff in the cab.
 
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