From the "It worked when I took it apart" department: Emerson 27666 wiring question

[Jay Buchholz]

Hi all, 

I have been putting this project off specifically because I knew I got myself in a jam when it was taken apart a few years ago. We were disassembling it too quickly and I never took photos which was a big mistake that I'll never make again. It's going to take a lot of trial and error to get this assembled and working before Christmas (this project is intended to be a gift for a family member).

That said, once I get the new headwire soldered on I don't know how to figure out the order in which the three wires attach to the speed switch. I think there's a way to tell using an ohmmeter but I'm struggling. Could anyone point me in the right direction please? 

Thank you!

[Jay Buchholz]

Okay, I got startlingly lucky and when I removed the old electrical tape I still had the color coded wires. So I can match the wires that way. Whew! 

[Thomas Newcity]

Try this.

[Jay Buchholz]

@Thomas Newcitythat is a perfect way to explain how to do it. Thank you!!!

[Patrick Ray]

That's the master diagram I use when I hook up Emersons. 

[David Kilnapp]

For headwire, I would suggest using Tony Clayton's three conductor headwire. Easy to work with and very supple. 

[Patrick Ray]

Tony's wire is amazing. Period. So easy to work with, looks great, and he will customize your wire if you want a certain color scheme or design. Can't beat it for the price.