new engine wiring harness install
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Instructor
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From: Pensacola Florida
new engine wiring harness install
how much of a PITA is it on 74 coupe 350 auto trans. Mine has been hacked by Bubba in just about every possible way. Also, any suggestions on where to buy
Thanks
Frank
Thanks
Frank
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Not as mich of a PITA as if the car burns because of this.
Seriously it is not a bad job. Just get a diagram and take your time. The engine harness is one of the easier ones to replace.
Seriously it is not a bad job. Just get a diagram and take your time. The engine harness is one of the easier ones to replace.
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Both the engine and the forward light harnesses are a cakewalk.
I got them from thepartsladi. Lectric Limited harness OEM stuff Fit is great and all factory looking- just new.
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From: Richmond Virginia
Is the starter run off the engine wiring harness? I've also got a '74 350 (also yellow!), and I have a short in the starter or starter solenoid wiring. I'd like to just replace the wires, but not sure how involved it is to do this.
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What do you mean by SHORT ? Whats it doing or not doing ?
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Turn the key, I hear a fan start to turn somewhere (it's quiet, so probably the cabin air fan), interior lights dim a little, silence from the engine bay other than the fan - that's what I get. Until recently, fiddling with the wires going into the starter solenoid caused it to fire right up. This last time, it took over an hour and a prayer to get it going, and I still don't know how it did it.
Last edited by loquinho; Aug 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM. Reason: Edited For Clarification
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Turn the key, I hear a fan start to turn somewhere (it's quiet, so probably the cabin air fan), interior lights dim a little, silence from the engine bay other than the fan - that's what I get. Until recently, fiddling with the wires going into the starter solenoid caused it to fire right up. This last time, it took over an hour and a prayer to get it going, and I still don't know how it did it.
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From: Los Gatos CA
I was scared of wiring, but mine was pretty hacked. I laid out the new harness next to the car in its general position. The installation was very straightforward. I cautiously turned the ignition key for the 1st time... She fired immeadiately and idled (purred) like never before. Go for it.
