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That too. That's increasing the number of potential leak paths though.
A sacrifice I’m willing to make to avoid removing the plenum to change a common o-ring failure.
It would be prudent to check the pressure rating on such a fitting though. The issue isnt just temperature and pressure, that pressure hits like a jack hammer as the injectors do their job. This is an extreme environment and is likely the reason many aftermarket hose options fail in spite of ‘being rated for the task’.
Unfortunately the elbow hits the edge of the plenum so I'll have to order a taller elbow.
Since I need to solder a new alternator eyelet connector to the wiring harness and reconfigure it for a fender mounted GPR (next to the starter relay), I figured it be good to strip the oil caked loom and tape from the harness... give it a clean, some new loom, and check for continuity.
In regards to extending the 12v wire, I was wondering if I could cut out the existing eyelet that services the GPR, solder the wire together, and use a short interconnecting wire from the 12v post on the starter relay, to the 12v post on the GPR? Would this work or is there a better way to do this?
For the little wires I'll just cut the connectors and solder extra length of wire between.
Any recommendations for the type of loom I should use? Corrugated split nylon works, but I'd prefer something braided like a techflex product if they are hardy enough.
I think Isee what you mean. So the 12v supply hits the starter relay and then travels through that link to the GPR?
That wire comes from the battery side lug on the starter solenoid.
You’ll want the fusible link or replace it with a comparable size fuse or circuit breaker (150 amp?).
Solder vs crimp is an old debate and it’s arguably always better to crimp on automotive applications. I prefer quality uninsulated connectors and double wall shrink tubing.
The corrugated high temp wire loom like factory used and quality electrical tape (like
I really like those DC breakers. I used about a dozen of them of the appropriate rating in my RV solar project. They are far easier to remove and restore 12v power when performing maintenance or if one pops for some reason.
The fusable link was designed given certain parameters with regards to the circuit configuration and the loads it experiences; if I change the configuration then the fusable link may no longer be appropriate to use. Sounds like a breaker would be the safer method.
That being said, after giving this more thought, I'd wager the GPR was put in the valley to minimize the R between the relay and the GPs? If I add several feet of wire that could be a bad idea for the long term health of the plugs (would have to calculate to be sure).
Perhaps best to shelve this idea for now. I already have a ton on the metaphorical plate.
Progress has slowed to a crawl the past week as I managed to, per my doctor, partially dislocate a rib from leaning over on the engine bay for so long. I've a rare connective tissue disorder so it's not particularly surprising, but until this thing pops back in it'll be hard to make progress.
Fittings for the fuel bowl arrived recently, so I've began mocking up my improvised four-line feed. Just want to get some feedback on my outline:
I'd really prefer if the rear-passenger head line was shorter so that the line could go parallel to the plenum instead of swooping across the valley. Was considering having it shortened but I'm trying to keep the cost down.
Also got my Racor filter, Parker 397 hose, and foot replacement pipe (courtesy of SSJ). After I get the engine bay sorted out I'll drop the tank and do the hutch n harpoon.
Have you decided for or against relocating the GPR/AIH and bracket?
You may run into some fuel line routing issues if you plan to put the GPR/AIH in the OEM location. It is a bit difficult to tell from the picture, but that us something that came up when I was looking at it.
Sorry to hear about your rib. Leaning over these engine bays sure are hard on them. Some folks here have mentioned using blankets to help soften the rib poke. Not sure if it would help in your case but wanted to share the thought.
I’m kinda vertically challenged so I end up climbing inside.
I had been wondering about your progress so thanks for the update.
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