There is a connector that ties the distributor to the main harness, and is visible hanging out of the harness wrap at the rear of the engine, on the passenger side. It is disconnected when timing the engine.

Mine was burnt up in an engine fire, so I just attached a piece of wire in its place- i figured I would just cut the wire when I did the timing and reconnect when I am done. Still, it seems like a bit of a 'Taranaki Gate' as we say in New Zealand- does anyone know where to buy the correct connector?

I've looked all over and no luck so far...

 

Should be a basic Single pin Weather pack connector.

 

Here’s one source, mouser is another
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Delphi-Weathe....c100935.m2460