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Old 04-22-2020, 07:56 AM
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Default need help to i.d a wire on my engine bay harness
got a new harness for my engine bay for my 72 formula , what is the brown wire for

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Old 04-22-2020, 07:57 AM
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sorry here is the photo
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Old 04-22-2020, 11:36 PM
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Its for the tach
I recall having to buy this separately from the main engine harness

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Old 04-23-2020, 07:40 AM
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Its for the tach
I recall having to buy this separately from the main engine harness
thats what i thought , but my tach connector will not go into the new connector

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Old 04-30-2020, 11:50 PM
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sorry here is the photo
does this plug into my tach harness . it seems that the two connectors are the same (male ) anyone have photos
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sorry here is the photo
Is that an orange tracer? If so, it's to the shaker on a T/A.

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Is that an orange tracer? If so, it's to the shaker on a T/A.
Not sure what you mean

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Not sure what you mean
Does that wire have an orange stripe on it or is it a solid color?

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Does that wire have an orange stripe on it or is it a solid color?
I think it solid brown

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If it's solid brown it's usually a tach wire. Is it a unitized ignition car or points?

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do you have a wiring diagram for it?

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If it's solid brown it's usually a tach wire. Is it a unitized ignition car or points?
No it is a points car

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do you have a wiring diagram for it?
Sorry I do not

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Any one have a photo of how it hooks up. Did some research and the connector at the end of my tach harness must be for a unitized dist . I guess in need the wire with the little hook so can put it on my coil

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You must have purchased a unitized harness. At this point, I would most likely change the terminal end unless this is a concourse restoration.

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You must have purchased a unitized harness. At this point, I would most likely change the terminal end unless this is a concourse restoration.
i guess i need the connector with the clip for the coil like in this photo
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i guess i need the connector with the clip for the coil like in this photo
Sounds that way.

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Sounds that way.
also need to know were the coil mounts . my car was missing the coil and the bracket

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The last bolt on the drivers side intake manifold.

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