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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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After a search of the forum I have learned the green wire is for the temp sending unit on the block. Where does the black wire that I think is a gound go? It has a large eyelet connector so it must bolt to something?
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If its the wire I am imagining it bolts to the back of the alt case. What year ?
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Or if it's on the passenger side it could be the ground for the wiper and blower motor and it attachés to a starter bolt or better yet attach it to a bell housing bolt.
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Which wire harness? Does it look like this?
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Good pic Duke....if the car is an 81 it will have 2 blacks that bolt to the alt case.
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After looking at your picture I am sure it is the large ground wire. I found a place on the powermaster alt. to attach it. The car is a 71 350 but I have put a 383 crate motor in it and I am finding that everything is different. I will have more wiring questions as I go along. The search feature helps because more of experienced peope like you guys....thanks
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After looking at your picture I am sure it is the large ground wire. I found a place on the powermaster alt. to attach it. The car is a 71 350 but I have put a 383 crate motor in it and I am finding that everything is different. I will have more wiring questions as I go along. The search feature helps because more of experienced peope like you guys....thanks
Great, if you need any other pix let me know. I have a 71' 350 along with a camera. You can just send me a PM when you need something.

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