When rebuilding a car or motorcycle, or wiring a race car, it is often easier to rip out the old wiring and redo all of it. Today I will show you how to plan it out and do it with the correct connectors, wires, and tools. It’s easier than it sounds and cheaper than you might think.
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The PIN connectors with a double crimp I find work best. One crimp for the wire connection and the second over the insulation so the wire strands are not stressed.
Without the second over the insulation the wire strands can vibrate, work harden, and fracture/break.
Wrapping with non adhesive harness wrap makes it look OEM however it is difficult to repair anything.
As someone who has spent much more time smoking dope than wiring automobiles, I can say two things for sure:
1. That was a dual purpose (crack/meth) torch.
2. I appreciate the humor you sprinkle in your videos. And the valuable information too. But the humor more.
I now feel confident enough to say I have at least one skill necessary for wiring a car, since I know how to use a label maker.
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Err on the side of too much fuse? Isn’t the purpose of a fuse to prevent damage to system or components? The fuse takes the damage instead.
Thank you for this, I'm redoing a 20 year old van and the electronics scare me.
Hilariously entertaining and a masterclass on wiring…Thanks
It isn't quite clear from the introduction and what would be really useful from this type of you tube, would be how to convert a car with and old old non-computer based car system, into one with a COTS ECU computer with OBD2. basically the interfacing to the sensors and spark control.
Wow. Best video I've seen on general wiring. And that delivery, so smooth!
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Why am i not being told to pay for this..seriously start some online courses and charge for your time and knowledge. This account is one of the best out there