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GreenMystChevy · 06-29-2002, 03:54 PM

I am in the process of putting my engine in the truck and getting her ready to fire off. Of course I forgot whick wires wen where when I took it all off, I shoulda marked em with tape. Anyways, what wires go where? I have a couple of yellow ones and a purple one, coming off of the same area. Thanks guys.

lukecp · 06-29-2002, 04:14 PM

If i remember correctly, the purple wire goes to the starter
solienoid, and one of the yellow wires goes to the coil. I
would double-check that by turning on the key and seeing
which of the yellow wires is hot, that one will go to the coil.
The purple wire should only be hot if the key is in the START
position. If you are running HEI, now would be a good idea
to run a 12ga. wire from the fusebox to the BATT terminal on
the HEI distributor. The old wire that goes to the coil won't
supply the HEI a full 12 volts. Make sure you run it from a source
that is hot only when the ignition is on. Good luck!

70 Jimmy · 06-29-2002, 05:37 PM

Here's a wiring diagram or two. http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1...ias.html:flag:

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2002, 06:28 PM

To add to the HEI statement...go ahead and throw away the yellow wire that goes to your coil if you have added HEI.
The purple wire goes to the S teminal on your started.

SWINGSAX68 · 06-29-2002, 10:46 PM

-For Points Ign. only-
Purple wire=Starter (S) terminal
Yellow wire=Starter (R) terminal, then it should go to the Coil form there with a white wire I think.
Brown wire=from BAT terminal on the Distributer, to Ign. Unfused.

-For HEI (electronic Ign.)-
Purple wire=Starter (S) terminal
Yellow wire=Don't need it
Brown wire=from BAT terminal on the Distributer, to Ign. Unfused (should work but it didn't for me)
I spliced the Ign. wire from the ignition switch and ran a wire to the BAT terminal on the distributer. Reconnect the spliced wires with the new wire.

Guys, how do you hook up the factory Generator gauge??????

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2002, 10:49 PM

Is it disconnected, or just not working? Look for the 2 small black rubber fuse holders on either side of your engine compartment. Check the fuses. They should be about 8 inches or so back from the core support.

06-29-2002, 03:54 PM	#1
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	HELP FAST: Pic of wiring for starter? I am in the process of putting my engine in the truck and getting her ready to fire off. Of course I forgot whick wires wen where when I took it all off, I shoulda marked em with tape. Anyways, what wires go where? I have a couple of yellow ones and a purple one, coming off of the same area. Thanks guys. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

06-29-2002, 04:14 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	If i remember correctly, the purple wire goes to the starter solienoid, and one of the yellow wires goes to the coil. I would double-check that by turning on the key and seeing which of the yellow wires is hot, that one will go to the coil. The purple wire should only be hot if the key is in the START position. If you are running HEI, now would be a good idea to run a 12ga. wire from the fusebox to the BATT terminal on the HEI distributor. The old wire that goes to the coil won't supply the HEI a full 12 volts. Make sure you run it from a source that is hot only when the ignition is on. Good luck! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-29-2002, 05:37 PM	#3
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Here's a wiring diagram or two. http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1...ias.html:flag: __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

06-29-2002, 10:46 PM	#5
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	-For Points Ign. only- Purple wire=Starter (S) terminal Yellow wire=Starter (R) terminal, then it should go to the Coil form there with a white wire I think. Brown wire=from BAT terminal on the Distributer, to Ign. Unfused. -For HEI (electronic Ign.)- Purple wire=Starter (S) terminal Yellow wire=Don't need it Brown wire=from BAT terminal on the Distributer, to Ign. Unfused (should work but it didn't for me) I spliced the Ign. wire from the ignition switch and ran a wire to the BAT terminal on the distributer. Reconnect the spliced wires with the new wire. Guys, how do you hook up the factory Generator gauge?????? __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

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06-29-2002, 06:28 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	To add to the HEI statement...go ahead and throw away the yellow wire that goes to your coil if you have added HEI. The purple wire goes to the S teminal on your started.

06-29-2002, 10:49 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Is it disconnected, or just not working? Look for the 2 small black rubber fuse holders on either side of your engine compartment. Check the fuses. They should be about 8 inches or so back from the core support.



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