Clay's Fabulous Big Exciting Kooky adventure

[Harv]

G'day Clay,

I'm guessing you've rewired the old girl enough to get her going today.

I've got an original loom here. It was unmolested, though I have since used it to repair the BBQ I had in the FB. The loom was cut in the engine bay only - 1 cut near the wiper motor, with everything on the passenger's side of the motor now missing (wires to generator, regulator, starter etc). Not sure if what's left will help you, though it looks like your BBQ was over the other side of the engine bay. If you want to cut a lump out of the loom to do permanent repairs to the ute let me know.

Cheers,
Harv

[FJWALLY]

Some stats
Done 1587km/182.69L
11.5L/100km
24.5mpg
8 )
8 )

Distance based on google maps as speedo only roughly calibrated, in reality there are probably more km than this so pretty happy with the figure, considering I’m carrying some weight and varying my speed. Mainly 98 octane with couple fills each of 91 and 95.

The frog is thirstier than Rog and mine. Quick off the Mark though!


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Thats pretty good going Clay - especially while running in - that wiring looks scary - could of flamed up very easily - glad your sorting it before going on


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[Brett027]

Just by the by Clay, are you running a separate wire from the alternator positive(output) direct to battery (or battery terminal on starter) or going through the original generator wires?

[Errol62]

Loom.is ready for morning bar a globe or two.


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[Errol62]

G'day Clay,

I'm guessing you've rewired the old girl enough to get her going today.

I've got an original loom here. It was unmolested, though I have since used it to repair the BBQ I had in the FB. The loom was cut in the engine bay only - 1 cut near the wiper motor, with everything on the passenger's side of the motor now missing (wires to generator, regulator, starter etc). Not sure if what's left will help you, though it looks like your BBQ was over the other side of the engine bay. If you want to cut a lump out of the loom to do permanent repairs to the ute let me know.

Cheers,
Harv

Thanks Harv. I’ve got plenty at home mate. Next time I’ll bring one.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

Some stats
Done 1587km/182.69L
11.5L/100km
24.5mpg
8 )
8 )

Distance based on google maps as speedo only roughly calibrated, in reality there are probably more km than this so pretty happy with the figure, considering I’m carrying some weight and varying my speed. Mainly 98 octane with couple fills each of 91 and 95.

The frog is thirstier than Rog and mine. Quick off the Mark though!


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Thats pretty good going Clay - especially while running in - that wiring looks scary - could of flamed up very easily - glad your sorting it before going on


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It happened Tuesday. Bit scary really what I was driving with last 2 1/2 days cutting across western nsw. No wipers this morning was the worst of it.


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[Errol62]

Just by the by Clay, are you running a separate wire from the alternator positive(output) direct to battery (or battery terminal on starter) or going through the original generator wires?

Alternator to starter + terminal. Then to light switch unfused. Then ignition unfused to coil. The rest is effectively fused.

When I disconnected battery negative coil continued to fire. Would this be leakage through wet tyres to ground?


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[Errol62]

Friday morning, Moree.
Warmer than we are used to. Hell it’s 9C already.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

All systems go, excepting reverse lights for some reason, and bonnet release pulled out. Annoying firewall grommet left out for now. Speedo yet to test. Off for fuel then up the road.


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[Errol62]

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[In the Shed]

You won’t be needing reverse lights Clay

[Brett027]

Well done sorting it out Clay. Not much sleep last night I'm guessing. Enjoy the weekend.

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[FJWALLY]

Great work Clay - your nearly there


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[Errol62]

Well done sorting it out Clay. Not much sleep last night I'm guessing. Enjoy the weekend.

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Had a good sleep. Finally. Up at first light, quick shower, tea and in to it. Pulled away 11am. All systems go, well the important ones like wipers, brake lights and indicators. Left over pizza while driving to Goondawindi. Weather, road and car all very good. Getting excited.

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[Errol62]

Woke early. What to do?

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