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Russell · 12-02-2003, 08:06 PM

Hey guys/gals! How goes it?

Anyways, the electrical issues are starting to build up in the truck (no dome light, no underdash light, no box light, lights coming on and off in the instrumentation, stereo blown, horn fused on, no reverse lights and my cruise doesn't work) and I figure its time to get busy and rewire that thing to fix some of the hacking that my uncle did. What I need is a couple of diagrams for it, I checked that online chiltons site, but those diagrams are next to impossible to read becuase they are so badly shrunk.

Its a 1980 C2500 2WD LWB, Sierra Classic with the 5.7 L V8.

Russell · 12-02-2003, 08:18 PM

How much does it cost?

Russell · 12-02-2003, 08:32 PM

Hmm, 20 dollars I can afford, for some reason I thought it was more like 70...

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2003, 08:51 PM

russell i have an oild harness that isnt cut up too bad ( just cut a few things off from it but the vast majority of it is there from the fuse block on up to the various tabs) if you want it ill box it and send ya it for shipping give me the address and ya can paypal me

Russell · 12-02-2003, 08:55 PM

The harness isn't too bad, its quite saveable, just that he has lots of wires that he cut too short and added on to them, without covering the connections and stuff, I just want to finish those connections properly, and clean things up a bit. Thanks for the offer though!

Frank-id · 12-03-2003, 01:39 AM

My claim to fame is I'm a very good electrician. Wiring new or old can be very easy. There are a few rules to follow.
Wiring can be modified many times with no effect. Wire size should not be reduced. The best connections are made with a soldering gun, solder and shrink tube. PVC tape will work on a connection but will fail after a time because of hot, cold or water. Glass fuses are the best for circuit protection but the most difficult to find the correct size when needed. The modern ata fuses are great. Even better is aircraft manual reset circuit breakers. Auto reset circuit breakers can start a good fire. Most electrical fires destroy lots of wiring. Ya cannot have too many ground connections. Some wires have smoke inside, and when not connected properly, the smoke comes out....hahahaha Disconnect the battery when making any wiring changes or repair. The number one reason for alternator failure.... poor battery post connections, next is poor grounds...

Frank-id · 12-03-2003, 01:42 AM

Also know as the fire starter.

Russell · 12-03-2003, 01:46 AM

I'm a good electrician too, just one that likes to know what wires are what... I always use solding, with some PCV tape, don't have any shrink tube around here...

12-02-2003, 08:06 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Gotta rewire the truck, any good reference sites? Hey guys/gals! How goes it? Anyways, the electrical issues are starting to build up in the truck (no dome light, no underdash light, no box light, lights coming on and off in the instrumentation, stereo blown, horn fused on, no reverse lights and my cruise doesn't work) and I figure its time to get busy and rewire that thing to fix some of the hacking that my uncle did. What I need is a couple of diagrams for it, I checked that online chiltons site, but those diagrams are next to impossible to read becuase they are so badly shrunk. Its a 1980 C2500 2WD LWB, Sierra Classic with the 5.7 L V8. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-02-2003, 08:18 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	How much does it cost? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-02-2003, 08:32 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmm, 20 dollars I can afford, for some reason I thought it was more like 70... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-02-2003, 08:51 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	russell i have an oild harness that isnt cut up too bad ( just cut a few things off from it but the vast majority of it is there from the fuse block on up to the various tabs) if you want it ill box it and send ya it for shipping give me the address and ya can paypal me __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-02-2003, 08:55 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	The harness isn't too bad, its quite saveable, just that he has lots of wires that he cut too short and added on to them, without covering the connections and stuff, I just want to finish those connections properly, and clean things up a bit. Thanks for the offer though! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-03-2003, 01:39 AM	#6
Frank-id Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 73	Rewiring can be fun and easy My claim to fame is I'm a very good electrician. Wiring new or old can be very easy. There are a few rules to follow. Wiring can be modified many times with no effect. Wire size should not be reduced. The best connections are made with a soldering gun, solder and shrink tube. PVC tape will work on a connection but will fail after a time because of hot, cold or water. Glass fuses are the best for circuit protection but the most difficult to find the correct size when needed. The modern ata fuses are great. Even better is aircraft manual reset circuit breakers. Auto reset circuit breakers can start a good fire. Most electrical fires destroy lots of wiring. Ya cannot have too many ground connections. Some wires have smoke inside, and when not connected properly, the smoke comes out....hahahaha Disconnect the battery when making any wiring changes or repair. The number one reason for alternator failure.... poor battery post connections, next is poor grounds... Attached Images __________________ Chevy stepper 400sb 350 turbo

12-03-2003, 01:42 AM	#7
Frank-id Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 73	automatic reset circuit breaker Also know as the fire starter. Attached Images __________________ Chevy stepper 400sb 350 turbo

12-03-2003, 01:46 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'm a good electrician too, just one that likes to know what wires are what... I always use solding, with some PCV tape, don't have any shrink tube around here... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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