Scott
Look on 97.70 in Bentley(early VIN #) Goes from alternator to the starter via terminal 30. Shows 2 R/W wires and 2 B+ terminals on the alt ... Not sure why. Didn't go looking under the hood to see my configuration. 

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> On Jun 1, 2016, at 3:12 PM, Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> 
> I'm so literal , lol.
> 
> it is odd that the Bentley diagrams don't show that small red wire.
> 
> obviously it has 'start signal' on it.
> 
> start signal needs to get to ECU of course..
> but it's not via a small red wire at the solenoid terminal.
> 
> My 86 has that small wire too.
> I'm just leaving it connected and it's not bothering me !
> 
> I'm sure Mark D. knows what it's for.
> 
>> On 06/01/2016 09:36 AM, Ed McLean wrote:
>> I have been a bit sloppy with my descriptions.
>> 
>> Yes, the ST +12vdc passes through the safety switch in the AT console, not
>> directly from the ignition switch ST terminal.  Thanks, Scott, for keeping
>> me on my toes.  I'll try to do better in the future.
>> 
>> 
>> Ed
>>