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One is the engine harness.... 
   
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One is the engine harness. It runs along the firewall and picks up the distributor and starter.
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The other is the forward lamp... 
   
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The other is the forward lamp harness. It runs along the driver-side fender and radiator support. These harnesses can be updated to an HEI distributor and an internally regulated alternator (both worthy upgrades).
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Each of these looms is formed... 
   
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Each of these looms is formed inside its own plastic gutter, making installation a snap.
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Again, we see probable cause... 
   
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Again, we see probable cause for replacement as we work our way to the next harness in succession: the underdash section. It includes the fuse block that bolts to the firewall inside the cab.
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This harness is a little tough... 
   
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This harness is a little tough to access, but some frustration can be alleviated by removing the instrument cluster.
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This is accomplished by removing... 
   
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This is accomplished by removing the steering column strap, lowering the column, and removing the gauge unit. Since we are installing a new one, this will fit right into sequence.
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Now that he can see behind... 
   
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Now that he can see behind the dash,...
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...Stan proceeds to disconnect... 
   
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...Stan proceeds to disconnect the old harness and reconnect the new following the wires until the old harness is free and the new one is in its place.
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With the underdash connections... 
   
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With the underdash connections made,...

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