What have you done to your truck today?
#7456
09-12-2012, 08:49 PM
Laughing Gas
So you're that jerk that always blows smoke in my face while I am riding? lol
#7457
09-12-2012, 09:09 PM
Posting Legend
#7458
09-12-2012, 10:06 PM
Postmaster
I finally finished soldering, heat shrinking, and re-wrapping my DSII harness. The only things left to do are figure out which connectors I will use for the coolant temp and oil pressure switches. That will depend on the type of fitting the aftermarket switches will come with. I may end up adding some more flex loom as well. Currently I only have flex loom covering the main body of the harness between the Ignition Module box connectors and the split for the Dizzy/Sending Unit/Coil wires.
#7459
09-12-2012, 10:28 PM
Posting Legend
I have the book out in the shop, but I'll see if I can go by memory. Forgive me if the inch increments are off, I'll update them if they're wrong. They recommend stripping one wire to 1.25", and the other to .75". Slide a piece of shrink tubing over one of the wires and slide it down away from the copper strip. Take the copper ends and put them parallel to each other. Instead of having the copper strips facing each other, you want the stripped ends of the wires to be facing in the same direction. You will want to bend the copper strips into an L so that the copper strips do not rub against the insulation while soldering. Now twist the two ends together. Solder the twisted combo together, and then let them cool. Once they're cool, take the 1.25" wire, and bend it back. Slide the heat shrink tubing over the joint, and then apply heat to the shrink tubing. Once finished, wrap the repaired section of wire in electrical tape.
I finally finished soldering, heat shrinking, and re-wrapping my DSII harness. The only things left to do are figure out which connectors I will use for the coolant temp and oil pressure switches. That will depend on the type of fitting the aftermarket switches will come with. I may end up adding some more flex loom as well. Currently I only have flex loom covering the main body of the harness between the Ignition Module box connectors and the split for the Dizzy/Sending Unit/Coil wires.
#7460
09-12-2012, 10:44 PM
Postmaster
The coolant temp sending unit that came with my 400 requires the blade style connector, which I don't think is what Ford used. The Oil Pressure sending unit that my 400 came with utilizes the threaded male end you referred to, and will more than likely end up exactly with what you described, against my desire for factory connections.
#7461
09-12-2012, 11:05 PM
Posting Legend
I mix up the terms when I'm in a hurry. I'm not quite sure which is which on the 400. I know my Ranger has an oil pressure switch. If there's oil pressure, the gauge shoots to the middle. If there's no oil pressure, the gauge drops to numerical 0. The gauge in that truck isn't variable like our trucks, it either goes to the middle, or it stays to the left of the gauge without oil pressure. So maybe that means our trucks use sending units, and not a switch since the temp and oil pressure readings are variable.
The coolant temp sending unit that came with my 400 requires the blade style connector, which I don't think is what Ford used. The Oil Pressure sending unit that my 400 came with utilizes the threaded male end you referred to, and will more than likely end up exactly with what you described, against my desire for factory connections.
The coolant temp sending unit that came with my 400 requires the blade style connector, which I don't think is what Ford used. The Oil Pressure sending unit that my 400 came with utilizes the threaded male end you referred to, and will more than likely end up exactly with what you described, against my desire for factory connections.
#7462
09-13-2012, 03:38 AM
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I replaced the clutch fan on the 85.
Got a Hayden unit from O'reillys. $49.95
Actually, it said Made In USA..
Ordered new ignition switch and rod for tilt wheel.
They will be in this morning.
I should have replaced them when I put the new turn signal switch in..
Oh Well...
I'm taking it to the painter on Sat. He is going to start on it next week.
If the deal works out,I'll get her painted for a little cash and a week or two of grunt work in his shop.
It'll give me a chance to get a little paint and body 101...Trav..
Got a Hayden unit from O'reillys. $49.95
Actually, it said Made In USA..
Ordered new ignition switch and rod for tilt wheel.
They will be in this morning.
I should have replaced them when I put the new turn signal switch in..
Oh Well...
I'm taking it to the painter on Sat. He is going to start on it next week.
If the deal works out,I'll get her painted for a little cash and a week or two of grunt work in his shop.
It'll give me a chance to get a little paint and body 101...Trav..
#7463
09-13-2012, 01:33 PM
Post Fiend
I hate the tone they give when used in duals on a V8. Mostly due to the way the owners tend to drive when this setup is used.
The only reason I put the FM40 on my truck, it was given to me, and the truck needed a muffler. I didn't expect it to sound as good as it does.
I am rather fond of the way dad's truck sounds with the duals, glasspacks, and 3" tips. Of course, the system exits straight out the back, so I don't have to hear it at highway speeds........ That makes a big difference.
#7465
09-13-2012, 02:23 PM
Posting Legend
#7467
09-13-2012, 03:39 PM
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#7468
09-13-2012, 04:22 PM
Laughing Gas
Yuppers. With your wheel bearings and seals, Chris' bed that magically appeared here and needs put on pallets that Bruno is supposed to pick up, and my exhaust system it may be more of a WTG than a GTG. Maybe we need to have Bruno coin a new term? Something I can remember, meaning short?
#7469
09-13-2012, 04:49 PM
Posting Legend
Bring your camera! Gonna be our biggest gathering yet. And, the workingest.
#7470
09-13-2012, 06:02 PM
Laughing Gas
Yes, last I heard Chris is heading out in the morn for parts SE. As for you being the youngest, I dunno. But, if we can sign Kris (Bruno's son) up for FTE, and maybe even get the only chapter leader that's OK to make him part of our chapter then you won't be the youngest.
Bring your camera! Gonna be our biggest gathering yet. And, the workingest.
Bring your camera! Gonna be our biggest gathering yet. And, the workingest.