Why does a 40 Ford headlight switch have 2 battery connection?

[the-rodster]

Anybody know?

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Bob C]

The wiring diagram from Vanpelt's site only shows one.

Bob

 

[TerryOH]

The battery is connected through one YR wire to the light switch. This YR wire comes from the circuit breaker.

 

[the-rodster]

Sorry, I thought it was the same as a 40, it's actually a 41 pickup, like this one.

There is a "B" terminal on both sides.

 

[rich b]

The headlight power was sourced from one circuit breaker; while the park, tail, and panel light power was sourced from another circuit breaker.

 

[Ross F-1]

The headlight power was sourced from one circuit breaker; while the park, tail, and panel light power was sourced from another circuit breaker.

Yep, they did that until '53. Here's a schematic of the 48-52 headlight switch wiring, not sure if it's the same, but likely is:

 

[the-rodster]

Thanks guys, it all makes sense now.

Sorta.

Rich