Accessory junction block on '56

[Chuck B.]

I'm installing a new wiring harness on my '56 project. The wiring diagrams show the red and pink wires off of the main harness going to the Acc junction block., but not which post they go to. I'm assuming the red wire plugs on the spade on the lower left row so as to feed the heater blower motor, but can anyone tell me what the pink wire is for and where it plugs in?
Thanks, Chuck

[Richard M.]

Re: Accessory junction block on '56

Chuck,

The Pink is the feed for the Radio & Heater, as it's sourced from the Ignition switch when key is ON.... Top left of photo. When fuses are installed, each terminal at the center of the photo would connect to the item, eg the Radio(2nd down from center) and the Heater(top center). IIRC the Park Brake Alarm option feed wire would go to the left bottom terminal.

The Red is Bat+ at all times(ie Key to OFF or ON or START), and typically not used except for added accessories which need power at all times. Red goes to Right Center of photo. 2 fuses on the right could be added to power those items which would wire to the upper right and lower right of the photo.

Note the orientation of the photo is not how it's mounted.

Rich

[Chuck B.]

Re: Accessory junction block on '56

Thanks for the information Rich. Thanks also for your thread on protecting the car by installing an in-line fuse at the ammeter gauge. I hadn't done that yet so was reluctant to put a battery in the car until I knew what went where.