disconected wires

[tri99er]

Hi guys, im new to all this, club, forum and the 25s therefore i dont kno too much about them. im probably going to ask somethin rather stupid so just luugh it off or sumin lol. iv bought an 86 panel and noticed some wires disconected in the engine bay. Both have yellow connectors, one with a red wire and the other black. the black seems to loop from the red? any ideas? also there is a 3pin ontop of the alternator, but no plug? be greatful for any help guys and feel free to laugh, just help lol. cheers guys. Leigh.

[tonytech]

Welcome.
We all ask stoopid questions at some time
First can you tell us what engine you have?
A photo would really help.
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[tri99er]

Its a bit dark atm to take pics but wil do first thing in the morning. its a 1.9 watercooled and thats all i know about her at present as ive only just bought her. i can tel you that she drives but not extremely well and also that the petrol doesnt go far (think its running rich). all i can reall say is the red wire roes into a yellow plug then a black wire comes bach out and goes to another yellow plug. phe black wire is only about 5inch long?

[kevtherev]

those are connections to the carburettor (2e3)

MPG is about 16 to 23 depends on your driving

[tri99er]

Hi kev, i already have a black wire with a red connector going to the right (airbox) side of the carb, do u stil think they go there lol. im not used to these engines lol. looks like the wiring may have been played with before. leigh

[tri99er]

after another quick look at the carb there r actualy 2wires going to it. both are black wires. 1 to the front of the carb and 1 to the right side. should these be in place of the other 2?

[kevtherev]

Ok you have
a manifold heater .........Thicker pink wire that disappears under the manifold
an fuel cut off solenoid
choke heater

the manifold heater will be the larger red/pink wire, with a white connector and needs to be through the sender switch( from thermostat housing on late) and relay..

the fuel cut out solenoid, the choke heater and the other black wire all loop into the same ignition live (black) wire on spade connectors. two female and a male

[kevtherev]

here is the thicker wire with the white connector



and here connected to the cut off solenoid and choke heater

[tri99er]

Cheers kev, your an absoloute diamond m8 and this forum is lucky to have you. many thanks again and lookin forward to enjoying the forum

[kevtherev]

Aww shucks..tain't nuthin'

welcome in