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8mag · 05-01-2003, 07:26 PM

just bought one of the small corvette style starter with one wire solenoid. what do i do with the other wire from the harness that goes to the outside post.....

cdowns · 05-01-2003, 07:36 PM

change over to HEI distributor and you don't need the extra wire or you can just hook up a toggle switch to it to give your coil 12volts on start up if your sticking with points

Longhorn Man · 05-02-2003, 12:22 AM

Actually, you can piggy back the yellow onto the purple and get the same out come.
The purple wire is the signal wire from your ign switch. Turn the switch and a full 12 volts goes there.
The yellow wire goes to the coil to boost the coil up to 12 volts for easier starting.
If you piggy back the two, it'll work like normal.
But you'll be way ahead of the game if you install HEI and delete the yellow wire all together.

8mag · 05-02-2003, 08:52 AM

i have an hei on both trucks with a separate wire from the fuse block. i will get rid of the yellow wire. thanks....

05-01-2003, 07:26 PM	#1
8mag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nampa idaho,usa Posts: 92	1 Wire Solenoid ? just bought one of the small corvette style starter with one wire solenoid. what do i do with the other wire from the harness that goes to the outside post..... __________________ 1972 3/4 4x4,14bolt locker rear, dana44 lock right front, sm465, sb 400, blazer tank,dual batterys,3"lift,32-9.00-16 super swampers daily driver other trucks 1972 1 ton dually 4x4,454 4 spd,,235-85-16, flat bed front and rear winches, rear gas tank and under bed gun safe.tilt wheel

05-01-2003, 07:36 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	change over to HEI distributor and you don't need the extra wire or you can just hook up a toggle switch to it to give your coil 12volts on start up if your sticking with points __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-02-2003, 08:52 AM	#4
8mag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nampa idaho,usa Posts: 92	i have an hei on both trucks with a separate wire from the fuse block. i will get rid of the yellow wire. thanks.... __________________ 1972 3/4 4x4,14bolt locker rear, dana44 lock right front, sm465, sb 400, blazer tank,dual batterys,3"lift,32-9.00-16 super swampers daily driver other trucks 1972 1 ton dually 4x4,454 4 spd,,235-85-16, flat bed front and rear winches, rear gas tank and under bed gun safe.tilt wheel

05-02-2003, 12:22 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, you can piggy back the yellow onto the purple and get the same out come. The purple wire is the signal wire from your ign switch. Turn the switch and a full 12 volts goes there. The yellow wire goes to the coil to boost the coil up to 12 volts for easier starting. If you piggy back the two, it'll work like normal. But you'll be way ahead of the game if you install HEI and delete the yellow wire all together.



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