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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Did a search and nothing...... The cap has a provision for 3 plugs. the three wire plug, one labeled B+ and tach. Problem is I have a three wire plug, and a single tan wire/plug. The 3 wire is obvious. What is the tan one? B+ or tach? If there is supposed to be a wire for tach and b+ i'm screwed cause i dont have or remember another single wire out of the harness.
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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hei cap 3 wire connecter on mine is red, black, tan (or brown). 2 singles in front of that were pink (hot)and white tach or tach filter. It would appear that you aren't seeing the hot lead.

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hei cap 3 wire connecter on mine is red, black tan, tan/brown. 2 singles in front of that were pink (hot)and white tach or tach filter. It would appear that you aren't seeing the hot lead.
You were right...found the pink lead sandwiched tween harness and motor. Had to crawl under car with a light to find it. Thanks alot!!!!
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You were right...found the pink lead sandwiched tween harness and motor. Had to crawl under car with a light to find it. Thanks alot!!!!
cool, you're welcome
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cool, you're welcome
Man working on these cars is as about as much fun as working on a front wheel drive!!!!! No room for anything!!!!!!
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Man working on these cars is as about as much fun as working on a front wheel drive!!!!! No room for anything!!!!!!
I know.... no room, and everything in the way. That along w/who was the dirty s.o.b. that designed this are my biggest complaints (the worst for me is getting under the dash/kick panels)
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Originally Posted by Tom 35th anniversary
Man working on these cars is as about as much fun as working on a front wheel drive!!!!! No room for anything!!!!!!

Could be worse.....it could be raining
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