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Luke,
You could try cannabalizing the '83 harness for wires of the correct color. That's what I did for my '82.
I suggest just losing the connector alltogether. I got rid of the connector and just spliced the wires together using butt connectors, shrink wrap, and elec. coating (soldering would def. be good too). Once it's all together you can wrap tape right over it so water can't get in there like it could w/the connector. Of course, that will suck if you ever want it out again (SNIP!).
Wire lengths? I just eyed it up with each crusty old one I was replacing.
Consider using that tubular plastic stuff to put over the wires. I didn't have any so I wrapped it in lots and lots of elec. tape and then brushed on a good coating of the 3M elec. coating. Prolly just as well. I'd definitely do this for the alternator and other wires that go underneath the front of the engine to ensure it's water/oilproof.
BUT, if you can get an '82 harness go for it even if it too is funky. You can sit in your garage in relative comfort and get it in perfect condition before installing it rather than bending over your car, replacing wires one-by-one.
Assuming you're going to take out the intake to do this, make sure you know where all those vaccuum tubes and fuel lines go. I had my fingers crossed. --Also a great time to do some cleaning down in those deep dark depths...
Hope this is of help.
rehsper
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