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06-13-2004, 09:25 AM
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Dumb newbie needs wiring help
Hi all, new to the board. Got a wiring question. I'm building a 283 for a t-bucket and would like to run the engine, but don't have anything wired yet. What is the minimum wiring I would have to do, to run the motor. Like I said its a 283, I'm using a mallory dual point distributor and standard 12 volt coil.
Hope thats enough info. Thanks for any help. Bob 
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06-13-2004, 02:55 PM
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order a wiring harness
Jegs or Summit Racing or who ever else sells them. I would suggest a racing harness, fewer wire combinations. I bought the painless 8 circuit racing harness for my 37 Dodge. Wiring instructions comes with it, makes it painless......LOL!
Tazz Rat Rods Rule!
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06-15-2004, 12:37 AM
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06-17-2004, 07:23 PM
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i also own that
same harness its easy
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06-18-2004, 02:03 AM
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12 Volt battery, ground cable to the block, positive cable to the starter, jumper wire from battery " + " to the " + " terminal of the coil, " - " coil wire to the distributor, touch a screwdriver from the battery cable on the starter solenoid to the " S " terminal on the solenoid to crank it over and it should run. Disconnect the jumper to turn it off.
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06-18-2004, 05:27 AM
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I use a toggle switch on the jumper wire and a push button to jump the solenoid. Make since?
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06-18-2004, 07:04 AM
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got it goin
Hope camaroguy helped you. I did the same on my 40 chevy with a 350, didn't even hqave the front clip, radiator or any thing on it. DO NOT RUN IT LONG ENOUGH TO GET HOT. I had my adusted and broken in before i got it together. Makes a body feel good to hear it run, after so much work, and being on a limited budge. Hang in there, you get there.
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06-18-2004, 03:19 PM
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I agree. I have a magic box that I use in my shop. ( Toggle switch. button switch and ignition On indicator lite) three wire hook up and your good to go. Bob asked the minimum and my other answer was the minimum.
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06-20-2004, 10:08 PM
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You may be a newbie, but you're not dumb if you're asking questions! BTW - Don't forget the ground strap from the engine to the frame. (I did, and my starter wires caught fire!)
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06-20-2004, 11:48 PM
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06-21-2004, 12:20 AM
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Quote:
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06-21-2004, 03:16 AM
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Maybe ... but I always do a ground strap to the frame (as you suggested) and then another fatty (8 gauge) wire from the frame to the firewall just to be sure there's a good clean ground happening.
Alan 54 Chevy Pickup
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07-01-2004, 06:40 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I got just the information I was looking for. I was pretty sure what to do, but you all verified it for me. Thanks again.
Bob
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