altenator wire

[TX '73]

I noticed a broken wire from the altenator to the block below the exhaust manifold I guess. It hasn't caused me any problems yet but can anyone tell me what this wire is for???

THANKS

 

[Seabronc]

My guess is that it is the choke heater wire. Ford carbs used the stator connection of the alternator to supply the voltage (approximately 7 volts. After market carbs use 12 volts for the choke heater.

Good luck,

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