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I am running an HEI Distributor. I was able to trace some of the wires that were still connected. Is the brownish wire in the picture the coil wire ? I was looking at a 69 chevelle wiring schematic and it says that the purple wire goes to the starter. On a HEI distributor, do I run the coil wire to the BATT on the distributor ? I am kind of lost on this. Spent a lot of time working on a ford with points which was basic now that I'm on this I am wondering what needs to go where to get it to start. I appreciate any help.