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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Hey guys im about to start wiring up my 78 . I bought the 18-533 Ultimia harness and the 53-644 Ignition I installed the ignition but havent wired it yet. I have a question about two wires the violet (voes) and the green ( tach) wires. Im not using a tach so im sure that wire wont be used but the other im not sure about. Im about to get it back on the road and cant wait I will post pic after I finish . I appreciate all the help that yall have given me .
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Wcm71
Hey guys im about to start wiring up my 78 . I bought the 18-533 Ultimia harness and the 53-644 Ignition I installed the ignition but havent wired it yet. I have a question about two wires the violet (voes) and the green ( tach) wires. Im not using a tach so im sure that wire wont be used but the other im not sure about. Im about to get it back on the road and cant wait I will post pic after I finish . I appreciate all the help that yall have given me .
cut them off fold over tape the ends so they cant ground and slide them back into the harness covering
 
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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I fold them back into the wire harness but i do not cut them off. You or the next owner might need to use them.
 
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