Strange Unknown Wire Hook-up
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Strange Unknown Wire Hook-up
I have a 69' 350/350. A few weeks ago I was cleaning the engine bay and noticed a loose orange wire. It has a female rubber plug on the end. In the general area is a gold colored terminal with a few other wires going into it. There is one male stud that looked like this wire went right into. After a little pushing the plug snapped right on.
After going for a drive I noticed that the emergency brake light would come on but not a full intensity. The radio would come on but no signal would pick-up.
Obviously I un-hooked the plus and now everything is back to normal. Any idea of what this plug is for? I'm not really an engine expert which is why my lingo is a bit general. Also, the engine is stock with no modifications.
I have attached a photo with the plug circled as well as an arrow showing the location of the gold colored terminal.
Thanks everyone! Don
After going for a drive I noticed that the emergency brake light would come on but not a full intensity. The radio would come on but no signal would pick-up.
Obviously I un-hooked the plus and now everything is back to normal. Any idea of what this plug is for? I'm not really an engine expert which is why my lingo is a bit general. Also, the engine is stock with no modifications.
I have attached a photo with the plug circled as well as an arrow showing the location of the gold colored terminal.
Thanks everyone! Don
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Hi c,
I believe that wire should lead to the brake fluid distribution block that's mounted on the top of the frame rail just forward and below the master cylinder.
There's a brass, (I believe), 'prong' that sticks out of the block body and is the male connection for the female plug you see.
Regards,
Alan
I believe that wire should lead to the brake fluid distribution block that's mounted on the top of the frame rail just forward and below the master cylinder.
There's a brass, (I believe), 'prong' that sticks out of the block body and is the male connection for the female plug you see.
Regards,
Alan
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Well it sure looks like the wire to the brake block, but that wire is tan not orange... wonder if the one pictured is just not a bit faded to orange... can you scrape it a bit and double check.
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The brake connector is also one of the only round (PIN) connectors. Pretty much everything else is spade lugs. Look at the plug and see what shape it is.
Let see, what else uses the round connector, lighter, ummm I'm out of ideas
M
Let see, what else uses the round connector, lighter, ummm I'm out of ideas
M
