Wiring Harness [Archive]

THOR

03-16-2003, 08:52 AM

I was troubleshooting an intermittent starter wire problem today and tore into my entire engine wiring harness thoroughly for the first time. It's UNgood. Seven of the 20+ wires that are part of this harness are cobbed together, some showing signs of old insulation melting and a lot are awfully brittle.

I removed and replaced the most severely looking sections but think it's time for a new engine wiring harness.

Anybody have any thoughts on where to get a harness that will fit right in and provide a minimum of hassle on the install?
I figure that with the correct harness, it shouldn't be difficult to replace this, maybe a 2.5 hour job??

Thanks!

Mitch67htp

03-16-2003, 09:40 AM

Bruce
I replaced mine with one from Ames,they have a section in their catalog that lists just about every harness you could want.It lookes totally origional and was really easy to do. It only took me about 2.5 beers to do it.
I see your's listed for $142.00.

H.O.Goat

03-16-2003, 09:44 AM

Aimes has a good one for just about any application
painless makes a harness but I here their not so painless after all.
Good luck Bruce! :)

THOR

03-16-2003, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys, hmmm only 2.5 beers? That's good and bad ;D

goatweed

03-17-2003, 02:42 AM

Yearone also has a complete listing of wire harness, but I did not check there prices. I have had good luck with them but there prices are higher sometimes. 8)

THOR

03-17-2003, 12:13 PM

Having a good harness that makes the me :)
instead of ???. is my goal.
Automotive wiring is a pain but this engine harness deal shouln't take too much time.
Thanks again Guys!
Hey Mitch, thinking summer already, eh Mr. Shortpants?

theJUDGE

03-17-2003, 05:00 PM

Hey Bruce you are on the right track, Reed Racing & I did his with a 6 pack. Either Year One or Ames.

Hey Mitch, I love the new name & avatar. ;D

Mitch67htp

03-18-2003, 08:10 AM

The avatar is a picture I took of a guy at the roadster show, while he was looking at the legends display. ;D

canonbkr

03-20-2003, 03:55 PM

I just replaced mine and I think the cost was 99.00 from www.wiringharness.com . The quality was excellent and I believe they actually supply Yearone. The harness was correctly wrapped and was also coated with the correct goop around the firewall. Installation took me a long time however... I think I was done in under 15 minutes. ;D

THOR

03-24-2003, 03:21 AM

Thanks for the tips all!
I ended up ordering a harness from Ames

Flyingtiger

03-24-2003, 11:59 AM

Glad to hear you found one Bruce. Besides, Amos needs the $ for his Bananas!