Hey guys,
I have an electrical question for those more adept in circuits than myself. I have a 1941 Chevy that has had a ca.1980 SBC implanted. I plan to remove this engine replacing with a 1954 235 and go back to 6 volt positive ground. I want to wire the current engine so that I can get it running so I can determine its condition for future sale. The truck sat in the desert for about a decade, and rats ate all of the rubber and wires under the engine compartment. The rest of the original wiring harness is not too altered, but is frayed to the point of unsafe.
Here is what I would like to accomplish: wire the current engine to test run only with new wires bypassing the old harness. I guess you could say that I wish to "hotwire" the truck. Can any of you gurus map out a simplistic schematic for a temporary primary wiring circuit? As I said, the engine is 1978-80, but has a Delco points distributer and Delco starter with solenoid. Do I need to use an ignition switch? If so, which one can I use for both a start/run system (current), and the stock run (stomp start) system that will be installed in the future.
I am great at some portions of restoration, but the concept of electrons speeding through the pores in copper to find ground is always confusing to me. Consider this a remedial instruction course.
Thanks in advance.
Paul
