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Re: Best wiring harness kits?
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On a scale of 1-10 ten being most difficult it's about a 2 maybe 3. Very easy. Go to the AAW site, the M&H site and painless. Look at what they have to offer. You can look at all the install PDFs on the AAW site. They are pretty thorough.The classic update is a common choice. I used it, so I will give info on that upgrade.Here's what you should know.The kit does not support the ammeter and you are encouraged to move off external voltage regulator.Knowledge you need: how to read simple instructions. You need to understand the importance of grounding. Ground it, and clean the grounding surface. Ground it good... get good grounding... make sure it's grounded. Did I mention grounding is important? I wish I could say I said enough on the importance of grounding and how people chase their tails, blaming components and such, because of a simple ground! Take heed! Check all your grounding straps.Tools you need: Get the proper crimper for the packard connectors. Get a good auto wire stripper(really saves time and gives a clean strip) I posted a link to one on amazon. Get heat shrink wire wrap for the connectors. A cheap little hand torch from harbor freight to shrink the wrap. Get a soldering gun(I did a fair amount of soldering. If you don't know how to solder... learn!).Plan ahead on what you intend to do about the ammeter and your alternator. Check all grounding...It's a fun and easy project... Have fun!
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When I needed a wiring harness for a kit car I was building in , I bought a "universal" harness from Painless Performance. Great quality wire, each one clearly marked with it's destination and purpose. I used crimp connectors, but soldered and shrink wrapped them all instead of crimping. Soldering did not melt the insulation. The only two failures were self inflicted. The alternator mount I used was not stiff enough, and I failed to provide a proper strain relief for the big red wire. It vibrated and broke the connector. Once I reinforced the bracket and secured the wire to the alternator properly that problem went away. And I had a screw come loose on the turn signal switch (toggle type). Other than that, it has been rock solid. If you don't use their harness, they sell wire separately. http://www.painlessperformance.com . Good luck with your project!
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep
Location: Wenatchee, Wa
Posts: 902
Re: Best wiring harness kits?
Quote:
jeffahartOriginally Posted by
On a scale of 1-10 ten being most difficult it's about a 2 maybe 3. Very easy. Go to the AAW site, the M&H site and painless. Look at what they have to offer. You can look at all the install PDFs on the AAW site. They are pretty thorough.The classic update is a common choice. I used it, so I will give info on that upgrade.Here's what you should know.The kit does not support the ammeter and you are encouraged to move off external voltage regulator.Knowledge you need: how to read simple instructions. You need to understand the importance of grounding. Ground it, and clean the grounding surface. Ground it good... get good grounding... make sure it's grounded. Did I mention grounding is important? I wish I could say I said enough on the importance of grounding and how people chase their tails, blaming components and such, because of a simple ground! Take heed! Check all your grounding straps.Tools you need: Get the proper crimper for the packard connectors. Get a good auto wire stripper(really saves time and gives a clean strip) I posted a link to one on amazon. Get heat shrink wire wrap for the connectors. A cheap little hand torch from harbor freight to shrink the wrap. Get a soldering gun(I did a fair amount of soldering. If you don't know how to solder... learn!).Plan ahead on what you intend to do about the ammeter and your alternator. Check all grounding...It's a fun and easy project... Have fun!
Best post ever!!
When I needed a wiring harness for a kit car I was building in , I bought a "universal" harness from Painless Performance. Great quality wire, each one clearly marked with it's destination and purpose. I used crimp connectors, but soldered and shrink wrapped them all instead of crimping. Soldering did not melt the insulation. The only two failures were self inflicted. The alternator mount I used was not stiff enough, and I failed to provide a proper strain relief for the big red wire. It vibrated and broke the connector. Once I reinforced the bracket and secured the wire to the alternator properly that problem went away. And I had a screw come loose on the turn signal switch (toggle type). Other than that, it has been rock solid. If you don't use their harness, they sell wire separately. http://www.painlessperformance.com . Good luck with your project!