Thanks Jim but this connector comes out of the harness at the front
end of the engine (transmission end). The temp 2 and the temp gauge
are on the left rear corner of the engine and both are attached.

Don
On 22-Aug-09, at 11:13 PM, Jim Cochran wrote:

> I think it could be the temp sensor at the thermostat housing.
> Should be two there.
>
> Jim C
>
> On Aug 22, 2009, at 9:58 PM, Don wrote:
>
>> Finally got my 83.5 running. Long embarrassing story which I will
>> relate later.
>>
>> In the process I came across a mystery connector hanging freely
>> behind
>> the engine, It is a T2 (two prong connector, female) with white and
>> yellow wires going to it. This branches off the harness on the
>> section
>> that goes to the idle and  full throttle switches.  Engine runs fine
>> with it disconnected.
>>
>> Any insight?
>>
>> Please reply directly as I am on digest.
>> Cheers
>