HELP - wiring problem

[ScottH]

Can anyone tell me the correct way to wire the starter in a 72 V8 C20? The PO really screwed up the wiring by splicing into the stock harness. Tonight I tried to install a f--d remote starter solenoid to correct a hard starting problem and now it won't start. Looks like no spark. I hooked up the wiring according to directions found on this site.

The other thing is PO installed an HEI. No problem here except he used the yellow dist. wire for the HEI connection. Worked fine, but thought I'd run a heavier wire directly to fuse box.

PO ran his own wires to starter, S wire gets spliced into purple wire which looks like connects to neutral safety switch. Other small terminal on starter connected to pink wire which looks like originally was running into fuse box.

If anyone can tell me how to run the starter wires directly (not using harness wires) I would GREATLY appreciate it.

Also, where is the best place to hookup the HEI, and should it have power when cranking?

THANKS!!!!!