I am going to remove ALL of wiring harness and fuse box. I'm also going to install a single wire alternator from summit so that will eliminate the voltage regulator. I have a MSD 6AL Ignition box, a Mallory Uni-Light Distributor and an Accel Super coil. Can someone show me or draw me the basic wiring from battery to soliniod to push-button starter ect, ect,,, just what is needed to start, run and charge battery. Seperate items like fuel pump, water pump, fan will all be fused and on a seperate circut. Help. I need a wiring for Dummie's book! This is for a race only car.
I cant offer much help with the diagram, but wiring is easy...just take your time, solder each joint (yes, solder!!) and double & triple check the work. The last thing you need is a short halfway down track when you're 2 car lengths in front of your competitor. I normally buy a roll of wire for each circuit. For example, if there are 6 different circuits, I get 6 different colors of wire, plus black. That way, you can have each one written down on a schematic and know what wire goes where in case of a failure. Another suggestion is to forget about the 1-wire GM alternator. They don't charge well at low speeds, and it's 10 times worse if you use a small-diameter crank pulley. I'd at least go with a 12SI internally-regulated GM alternator, which is available at most parts stores for mid-70's trucks for under $50. they charge a LOT better than the 1-wire alternators, plus there is only 2 wires going to it, which can be taped or harnessed together for that "clean" look. I don't suggest the 1-wire to anyone but a show-car enthusiast that wants the ultimate clean look in the engine compartment. In short, plan ahead, take your time, and follow the MSD's diagram for installing it. It's not hard at all. Good luck
Electrical Help I can't help on all but I may be able to help on the start and run. 1. If you are running a OE siloiniod that looks like this * Connect wire to terminal A and another wire to Terminal B Route both into the drivers compartment. * Install a momentary on push button station where it is easy to get to. * Connect one wire to one terminal and the other wire to the other terminal on the push button station. Job complete 2. Run mode * Connect wire to terminal A and run into the drivers compartment. * Install a toggle switch On/Off connect wire from terminal A to one of the terminals on the toggle switch. * Connect another wire to the other terminal on the toggle switch this wire runs back into the engine compartment. I will stop there I run regular coil points a condenser and did other things as well. At least you will be able to start and have switchable power for igninion Hope this helps some. Mike
Hope this helps man. It's an excellent setup, I'm running a unilite and a 6al on my car and it starts with absolutely no hesitation. I also went with Bosch Platinum 4 spark plugs. Also there is really no need to "solder" all the connections. It makes maintenece a real pain, trust me. However if everything is right and you want to go all out....solder'em, but there are no significant gains in performance. High quality connectors eleminate problems. Also check the amp rating on the switch you are using, if it is a very small switch email me and I will show you how to wire a second relay in. (chances are the switch is big enough) Oh yea, the third wire on the push button start is a ground to work the lighted switch....if your not goin to have a lighted switch disregared it. good luck! detroitsteel_351@hotmail.com
Your push button starter wont work. You need 12V on the left small terminal to energize the relay, not ground. The small right terminal will also be 12V while the relay is energized.
Mavaholic the ground wire is for a lighted switch....without a ground you have no light. I wrote in the response to disregard this wire if it is not lighted. Please take note that the other two wires are positive wires and are a basic momentary switch. This is basic wiring 101. Thanks for your concern.
