help with wire identification, 1974 L48

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Jun 16, 2023 | 05:49 PM

rgouette

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help with wire identification, 1974 L48

i’m not up to speed on symbology and nomenclature for schematics .In the picture, can somebody tell me how to interpret the circled wire?

Thanks fellas,
Rich

Jun 16, 2023 | 06:52 PM

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That PPL wire connects to the 'S' terminal on the starter solenoid.
It turns on the starter when the key is in 'START'.

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:03 PM

rgouette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peterbuilt

That PPL wire connects to the 'S' terminal on the starter solenoid.
It turns on the starter when the key is in 'START'.

ok, I didn;t explain well, sometimes I suck a little at online communication of my thoughts..

I know about the purple wire, & figured this was it.
What I'm asking for is how does one interpret: 6A-12-PPL(GBS) ?
I've got the manual with diagrams, but I'm not quite sure what the syntax is...

Appreciate the help,
R

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:05 PM

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Jun 16, 2023 | 07:09 PM

rgouette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

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weird, the only thing the forum is displaying from your post is "..."
I do see the text in email..

Anywhoo, I'm working on the starting circuit.
R

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:14 PM

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6a should be wire no in drawing/s and 12 is size/gauge

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:29 PM

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Yes, Mr. D's explanation below is correct.

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:30 PM

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What Greg said

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Jun 16, 2023 | 07:49 PM

rgouette

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thx all
~R

Jun 16, 2023 | 08:35 PM

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6 is the common circuit number, if you follow circuit 6 out it "May" be associated with the Starter Interlock override relay labeled 6C
At the bulkhead connector it is labeled 6B
You can see where this is going...
When you draw a line between point A and all points in between it is all part of circuit 6...