Thanks Dom . . . I went "outside" 'cause I'm anxious to get this in and wasn't getting the lightning-fast replies that I've come to know and love (how DARE you have a life!

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So I WAS set straight on the wires, though I THOUGHT that was the MAF. It was the correct-colored wire that threw me. I waited before cuttin', though.
As for the other opinions, I'm aware that everyone's got 'em. And I'll listen to most--that's how I learn. But I stick to those who speak from experience and have been runnin' the stuff I'm looking into (that's you, Dom

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On a totally self-serving, off-topic rant, last night my '68 Holman and Moody prepped Mustang fastback got backed into. So much for boasting about the all original, never repaired/worked sheet metal. And I couldn't even take out my frustration on the guy-- he's in his 70s. Damn morals. I need a beer.