<VV> Stupid electrical question

[Jim Simpson]

I installed my Safeguard unit under the rear seat using Velcro strips 
to hold it down.  The wires to the engine were routed through one of 
the rubber plugs on the drivers side under the rear seat, taped to 
match the regular wiring harness.  I installed a Corvair style 
in-line connector so I could remove the engine without having to pull 
wires from everywhere.

The Red power wire for the Safeguard was routed inside the car along 
the "gutter" under the door sill covers up to under the dash to the 
power lead from the ignition switch.  I'd have to go out to the car 
to be sure, but I'm pretty sure it's the "purple" wire that supplies 
continuous run power to the coil.  That's where I tapped in with the 
Safeguard supplied clamp-on connector.  (The '65 shop manual shows it 
as the "12 PPL" wire.)  You need a source of 12 volts that is 
switched on an off with the ignition switch that is NOT interrupted 
during the starting sequence.  (I think accessory power is turned off 
when you crank the engine, so don't use that.)

You can pick up a digital voltmeter for $10 - $15 at Sears or most 
hardware stores.  Not guaranteed to be the most accurate meter in the 
world (despite having 3 1/2 digits), but certainly good enough for 
any automotive application.  Very handy to have in the toolbox.

Jim Simpson, Group Corvair, '66 Corsa turbo