<VV> Stupid electrical question

[Andy Clark]

Norm, for a LM, at the engine harness disconnect, locate the 18 gauge purple
wire coming from the body harness into that connector. This wire has 12V on
it during cranking and running.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <norman.Witte at comcast.net>>
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 3:02 PM
Subject: <VV> Stupid electrical question


> Hey, folks.  I have a dumb question that I hope I can get an answer to.  I
am finally installing a SafeGuard in my '65 turbo convertible.  All of the
connections are pretty straightforward except for one, the power connection.
Here's what the directions say:
>
> "Powering the system:  Improper connection for the power wire is the
single biggest reason for installation problems.  [gulp] The SafeGuard RED
wire supplies power to the system.  It must be connected to 12 volts during
cranking as well as with the key in the run position.  On a stock Corvair,
the coil voltage is supplied through a resistance wire.  Because of this the
coil DOES NOT receive 12 volts, so DO NOT use this as power feed for the
SafeGuard.  You will need to locate a 12 volt supply that is 'live' when the
ignition is in the 'on' position and off when the engine is off. If you have
a volt meter, a suitable wire can be easily located.  If not, please consut
a shop manual (you do have a shop manual, don't you?) to locat a suitable
power wire."
>
> So, I have a volt meter, but I can't use it to find a wire that's hot when
the car is cranking and crank the car at the same time.  I have a shop
manual, but there's no part in it that says, "Connect SafeGuard here";
there's just a reaaaaaally complicated schematic that I have to confess has
me baffled.
>
> My car has a stock engine compartment harness.  Can anyone tell me which
wire I should tap?  In a way that a moron like me could actually find it?
>
> And, since I'm asking dumb questions, can a power my electric choke from
the same source?
>
> Please reply to this addess as well as VV since I can't check my work
email (where VV goes) until Tuesday.  And spare me the cracks about reading
VV at work; I don't get paid for reading VV because it's not billable.  At
least, I haven't found a way to bill it.  Yet.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Norm Witte