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Old Jun 26, 2021 | 06:57 PM
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i am building a 71 big block vette and redid the wiring harnesses with electric limited harnesses all new i have wiring diagrams also but i have a 2 prong black flat plug located in front of the wiper motor that has a orange wire on one side and a black with a purple stripe on the other could anyone tell me where these wirers go? this wire is the only wire i cant find on the schematics any help would be great thanks all
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I couldn't find it on the web...maybe the harness fits other year-models also?
Another member should be able to identify it.
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On my 71 small block, the only thing I see in that area is for the CEC solenoid......
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Can you post a photo of the plug/wires?
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Since it does not show up on wiring prints. I would contact Lectric Limited and ask what it connects to as they made the harness and should know.
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Maybe for HEI distributor?
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Originally Posted by georgeberube

I should have also asked if the plug would reach to the front of the carburetor.
Unless you have already connected a 2 wire plug to the CEC Solenoid, the only thing I can think of is the CEC Solenoid on the front of the carburetor, which is a 1971 model year only.
Does your engine have the original Quadrajet carburetor?





From Alan 71:


Mine came with black tape around the 2 wires and it goes into the 2 top clips on the valve cover to the front of the carburetor.
My original plug is black and the orange wire looks beige after 50 years.







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Looks sorta like the one that goes to TSC solenoid
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i agree i think its for the tsc solenoid which i dont have anymore i replaced it with a holley but i want to thank all for the help much appreciated
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