kirzick Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hey all, I am in the process of installing my ea81 and 4spd dr into my 1977 wagon. I have almost everything hooked up. The only positive lead i have goes to the starter. My wiring diagram shows two more leads coming off the positive post. I have no power when i turn the key. What do these other connectors look like? I bought this wagon as a shell so im flying blind. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Fisterbottom Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You'll have 2 leads to the starter, one straight from the battery, the other from the ignition switch. wiring is the same as the EA71. I've converted 2 Fuglies to EA81 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirzick Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have that part. What i need to know is how the battery is hooked into the wiring harness. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirzick Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Only two plugs near the battery. I dont believe the black plug with the two white wires is the answer. When i ran 12 v to it a relay buzzed until i unhooked it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) The two pin (3/8" spade) connects to the battery positive terminal and provides 2 fusible links: 1 to the alternator and 1 to the entirety of the car's electrical system. The fusible links are a pain in the butt and were total garbage even when new, I've replaced mine with 60A Maxi-fuses (APX). The EA71 alternator should be 55 or 60A, and the car shouldn't really pull more than 60A, since the starter has a dedicated line (that you already have connected). Edited May 29, 2015 by djcommie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirzick Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Awesome, ive got it working now! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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