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Posted by: doobie123 Apr 13 2023, 12:20 PM

hi,
working on my 1975, 2.0, 5spd.
i had the engine/trans out and i'm in the process of installing it.
although i took time to label all the wires, one got lost in the mix. its the red wire from the alternator. i thought it was for the stater but it now won't reach and i'm also not sure which terminal on the starter is correct.

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Apr 13 2023, 12:44 PM

The thick red wire with a ring terminal goes to the threaded post on the starter. If it doesn't reach double check your routing.

Posted by: doobie123 Apr 13 2023, 01:02 PM

Thanks!

Posted by: doobie123 Apr 13 2023, 01:53 PM

Sorry i should have asked, it shares the post with the battery wire?

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Apr 13 2023, 02:01 PM

QUOTE(doobie123 @ Apr 13 2023, 12:53 PM)

Sorry i should have asked, it shares the post with the battery wire?

Yes, they share that post.

Posted by: davep Apr 14 2023, 02:06 PM

The alternator charges the battery via the starter cable, hence it shares the post.