trying to wire my motor

[PKRWUD]

What are you using to power your ignition? If you're using the module, then you need more than one wire. If you're using an MSD box, you can eliminate the module, but you will still have more than one wire. Who told you that you only needed one wire?

[surfsup]

This web site http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/v8/v8.htm
that some one referred me to I have the motor in I don't know if I should wire this motor with the wiring from the 2.3 or splice the wiring from the donor car in you know everything has been a breeze so far but this wiring has me dumb founded] thanks oh I was going to use the durra spark that came with the donor unless you think an msd would be easier http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/v8/v8.htm

[KiltedBanshees93GT]

Just a guess,based on a brief browse of the page, but I would imagine the part causing confusion would be:
"Wiring Harness: For a carb'd car the only things necessary to have it run are compression, gas, and spark, everything else is extra. Same goes for the wiring harness - all you need is a hot wire to make the ignition work."

Generalization, i.e. it would be more accurate to say "All you need is a working ignition system and power running to it" This could be the stock system or an aftermarket module, but like Chris said, it'll be more than one wire. More like a "mini-harness".

I dont know the mid 80's models well, but in theory all you will need will be the stock ignition module and wiring to make the engine run. (and of course alt/starter wiring). I'm not including any bits related to gauges either. (are they mechanical or computer integrated for that year? Anybody?) You could go without those bits too, if your converting to mech gauges.

Did you already check out this part of the site?: http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/d.../duraspark.htm

Just my .02,

J

Sorry I'm being vague, but I'm halfway to bed right now,lol.