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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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Hello,

I'm getting ready to pull the engine in my '76. While it's out, I'd like to replace all the old wiring.

It looks like there are two main harnesses: The engine harness that connects to the starter and the "Forward Lighting" harness. If I purchase these two from Lecro-Limited, will this basically cover everything that I need?

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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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That will take care of everything from the firewall forward, yes
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Does the car have a/c? If so, that's another harness on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
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Is that different in 76? It is included in my engine harness on my 74
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The AC was a separate harness on my '72.
And it's a pain to replace,
had to pull dash and center console apart to get to the grommets on the firewall to run the wires around heater box.
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FWIW: order an assembly instruction manual (AIM) when you order your harnesses. The AIM will show how to install them and where they plug up.
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