General questions - 69 D200

[Baz]

Hello all, hoping you can help me with a few questions I am struggling to find answers for, for my 69 D200.

1) There is some sort of unit attached to vac lines, unfortunately it came in a box of parts and I don't know what is is or where it goes. Can anyone identify it? A picture will follow shortly.

2) Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 69 d200? I have an alternator with two stud posts and two spade terminals. I know the larger stud post has the correct wire going to it, but I don't have any wires that would be for the smaller stud post and I also don't know which color wires should be going to each of the spade terminals.

3) Each of the rubber headlight loom connectors have a single female connector, does anyone know what these are for?

4) I assume the aluminum box on the firewall is a voltage regulator, are they wired with a connector or are bullet terminals stock?

5) Is there a particular source people are using for the glass fuses?

6) Are there any recommended sources for windshield wash bags?

7) What kits are available for lifting a 69 d200? I can only find 4wd kits and 2wd for other years, but nothing for mine.

8) I have what appear to be factory 16" 8 lug rims, what width are these usually?

I'll post some pics that might help make the above easier to understand. Thank you for your help!

[Baz]

Seems like I can't attach files as they're too big

[Wildergarten]

2) Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 69 d200? I have an alternator with two stud posts and two spade terminals. I know the larger stud post has the correct wire going to it, but I don't have any wires that would be for the smaller stud post and I also don't know which color wires should be going to each of the spade terminals.

3) Each of the rubber headlight loom connectors have a single female connector, does anyone know what these are for?

You can get reprints of the Factory Service Manual on eBay.

4) I assume the aluminum box on the firewall is a voltage regulator, are they wired with a connector or are bullet terminals stock?

Sounds like an aftermarket unit. Pictures please.

5) Is there a particular source people are using for the glass fuses?

I doubt it. Bussmann works.

[Baz]

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[PwrWgnDrvr]

Glass fuses are readily available at Napa.
The factory harness has a connector for the voltage regulator, not that hack job of bullet connectors in the pic.
The correct alternator has 2 spade terminals and 1 stud. Known as the "Isolated Field System" per the FSM - get the book.
Unknown can is not a factory part.
Extra connector at the headlights is probably for optional fender marker lights - been awhile since I looked at that.

[nutz]

looks like a thermo vacuum switch ...
what options does your truck have a/c ?

[Baz]

Thank you for all the replies so far. Truck has no power steering or a/c. I see a brake booster and that's about it.

Any pointers for the lift kit and wheel width?
Also what is everyone timing their 318 to?

[sledgehammer]

The timing seems to be all over the place that I’ve read online. No one has a clear answer to what it should be at. I set mine at 8* BTDC in my van (318) then if it pinged adjust till it doesn’t. Gets old doing it over and over till you find a sweet spot.

[nutz]

yeah setting timing is an art
8 is a good starting point
depends on fuel,alt,weather,jetting,temp,cam.exhaust engine wear
so two engines may not have the same timing

[Baz]

Thanks guys, seems to run well at 10 btdc. Are there any recommended wiring looms out there? I think mine is past it.