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**jaros44sr** · 11-07-2018, 03:31 PM

OK EPIC fail, plan B

went down to wires before it would pass thru grommet

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2bkwHdP]20181107_102902

AJs72K5 · 11-09-2018, 12:09 AM

That rubber inside the grommet will stretch. It's a bear, but it will. I have two of those on the truck, one for the FAST wiring and another for misc stuff. The second one has over an inch of wiring thru it, wrapped in braided sleeve. Getting the 4L80 harness and plug thru it was a nightmare...until I got creative.

Here's what I did.... I took a transmission funnel (lubed with lithium grease) and gradually ran it thru the grommet to open it up. Think speculum. Then cut the end of the funnel off and passed everything thru. Pulled the funnel back out and cut it off the harness.

**jaros44sr** · 11-09-2018, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

That rubber inside the grommet will stretch. It's a bear, but it will. I have two of those on the truck, one for the FAST wiring and another for misc stuff. The second one has over an inch of wiring thru it, wrapped in braided sleeve. Getting the 4L80 harness and plug thru it was a nightmare...until I got creative.

Here's what I did.... I took a transmission funnel (lubed with lithium grease) and gradually ran it thru the grommet to open it up. Think speculum. Then cut the end of the funnel off and passed everything thru. Pulled the funnel back out and cut it off the harness.

Thanks for the tip!!! Bear, is a understatement, there were times, it woundn't budge. I was thinking lube, but wasn't sure.

Waiting for my 1 1/2" sheathing to come in from( F-6) Wire Care, then I can put it all back together, and start to make my connections

Thanks for the help

**jaros44sr** · 11-15-2018, 06:51 PM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2bwTmvD]20181115_120946

With my skills of rod tying and fly tying, I may have found a way to keep the skrunky sound out my shielding, wraping thread around it seems to keep it aligned, we'll see as I keep working on it

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2cVQW1R]20181115_163755

It seems that If you twist the shielding, it will allow it to lay better...follow the white tracer

**jaros44sr** · 11-16-2018, 12:20 AM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2bQddxd]20181115_231054

JMHO< but seems the rubber strecky tape wins out over the pure vynil

**jaros44sr** · 11-25-2018, 06:00 PM

Epic fail, part #2, 1A

still scrunky, used 3/4" wire care and it slips under corrugated , with bushing taped in. Marked with paint stick to keep it aligned. Now has support

**jaros44sr** · 11-25-2018, 08:25 PM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c2kccs]20181124_093134

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aodgBu]20181125_094253

[url=https://flic.kr/p/R21cYE]20181125_101749

**jaros44sr** · 11-27-2018, 01:00 PM

Repin coil connecters install connecters

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dcvTEa]20181127_104252

**jaros44sr** · 11-30-2018, 11:03 PM

This is the saw that I will be using to cut the hole in the firewall. I've turned the RPM down as low as I can get it. I like the grit better, as it doesn't seem to bite in as muchas a saw blade

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2bSQHgx]20181130_125421

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2018, 08:25 PM

Large hole in firewall, cutting tool turned up a larger than expected burrr. Thought I was using a flow drill, 1/2 hour with a large file cleaned it up. now on to the wire harness

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dmZGJT]

Afternoon spent in the Camaro, brunch with wifey and toy shop for Grand children

**lks dcvn** · 12-06-2018, 09:43 PM

You have way more patience that I do Jim! Looking good.

**jaros44sr** · 12-07-2018, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

You have way more patience that I do Jim! Looking good.

Thanks Bud, but what else would I do with my retirement. I bought all my tools to do this, over the last 40 years.

I just wish I knew what I was doing, so I could explain it to the forum.

Harness is now thru the firewall, just have to shorten wires to make it fit

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PDSkHr]20181207_081647

**zicc1835** · 12-08-2018, 09:38 AM

that cleaned up real nice Jim whats it lok like on the engine side ?

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2018, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

that cleaned up real nice Jim whats it lok like on the engine side ?

Shorten wire, reattach connecters, repin wires, seals, study schmatic
I guess you could say that was a test fit....
probably pull runner, to gain access

My head hurts just thinking about it.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PF9V1a]20181208_102117

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2018, 07:23 PM

Zicc, thanks for the interest, but I may get my oil pan back up first, since the oil has drained out of the engine, I want to prime it back up thru the new oil filter and lines I installed, see what the gauge reads, and then rotate crank shaft, it seems a bit solid. Maybe put something down the bores

any work on your project or are you still traveling alot?

**zicc1835** · 12-08-2018, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Zicc, thanks for the interest, but I may get my oil pan back up first, since the oil has drained out of the engine, I want to prime it back up thru the new oil filter and lines I installed, see what the gauge reads, and then rotate crank shaft, it seems a bit solid. Maybe put something down the bores

any work on your project or are you still traveling alot?

Been travling alot Jim, with the fires in NorCal and acquisitions across the US the company is doing, been a busy year and will continue at least thru Q-1. only getting some of the plumbing, brakelines almost complete, exhaust next cab on for fitment hope i can do all that this winter....i been following your progress

thanks Merry Christmas
Jess

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2018, 09:35 PM

I gotta say I miss the fires I used to put out for the companies I worked for over the years(sometimes) then I work on my truck and forget it. But, I do miss the money

Maybe we can get together over the holidays, bring wifey

want to buy a bore scope, see what's going on in the chambers

**jaros44sr** · 12-09-2018, 11:26 AM

Alittle over-exhubriant....

wires are to long, should breake out closer to fuel regulator

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dstwQ8]20181209_094631

**jaros44sr** · 12-12-2018, 09:53 AM

Needed more room to work, had to pry up( about 1/4" ) fuel rails, left bolts attached, to get runners off, also v/c's

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c6hswi]20181210_112352

Now to bring wires out at coil connectors

**jaros44sr** · 12-12-2018, 09:56 AM

This bolt has to come out to raise, do not pry on fuel rail cross tubes

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c6hv28]20181210_112424

**jaros44sr** · 12-12-2018, 10:16 AM

Also, trying to reconfigure shifter boot, from square body turned upside down. Will have to section the aluminum ring

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PJYTpR]20181211_093234

**jaros44sr** · 12-19-2018, 06:35 AM

Note to self,DON'T use duct tape in harness...gluey mess... goo be gone

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PUe9rn]20181219_051346

litebulblsc · 12-19-2018, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Note to self,DON'T use duct tape in harness...gluey mess...

I use painters tape to hold the wires together while making the harness. It is easy and clean to get off. Then once it is all good, go back with the electrical tape.

**jaros44sr** · 12-20-2018, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litebulblsc

I use painters tape to hold the wires together while making the harness. It is easy and clean to get off. Then once it is all good, go back with the electrical tape.

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep in mind as I go further into the harness

**jaros44sr** · 01-05-2019, 08:11 PM

Since I relocated my trans shifter to a trans mount I opened up a hole for the twin e-brakes, single rear wheel each. Stock console should go back to the oem location

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23pNWhk]20190105_105331

secret santa gave me a trans temp unit, waiting on mount bowl from auto meter

11-07-2018, 03:31 PM	#2976
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd OK EPIC fail, plan B went down to wires before it would pass thru grommet [url=https://flic.kr/p/2bkwHdP]20181107_102902 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-09-2018, 12:09 AM	#2977
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: PO has me PO'd That rubber inside the grommet will stretch. It's a bear, but it will. I have two of those on the truck, one for the FAST wiring and another for misc stuff. The second one has over an inch of wiring thru it, wrapped in braided sleeve. Getting the 4L80 harness and plug thru it was a nightmare...until I got creative. Here's what I did.... I took a transmission funnel (lubed with lithium grease) and gradually ran it thru the grommet to open it up. Think speculum. Then cut the end of the funnel off and passed everything thru. Pulled the funnel back out and cut it off the harness. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

11-15-2018, 06:51 PM	#2979
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/2bwTmvD]20181115_120946 With my skills of rod tying and fly tying, I may have found a way to keep the skrunky sound out my shielding, wraping thread around it seems to keep it aligned, we'll see as I keep working on it [url=https://flic.kr/p/2cVQW1R]20181115_163755 It seems that If you twist the shielding, it will allow it to lay better...follow the white tracer __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-16-2018 at 12:22 AM.

11-16-2018, 12:20 AM	#2980
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/2bQddxd]20181115_231054 JMHO< but seems the rubber strecky tape wins out over the pure vynil __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-25-2018, 06:00 PM	#2981
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Epic fail, part #2, 1A still scrunky, used 3/4" wire care and it slips under corrugated , with bushing taped in. Marked with paint stick to keep it aligned. Now has support __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-25-2018 at 08:22 PM.

11-25-2018, 08:25 PM	#2982
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/2c2kccs]20181124_093134 [url=https://flic.kr/p/2aodgBu]20181125_094253 [url=https://flic.kr/p/R21cYE]20181125_101749 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-27-2018, 01:00 PM	#2983
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Repin coil connecters install connecters [url=https://flic.kr/p/2dcvTEa]20181127_104252 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-30-2018, 11:03 PM	#2984
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd This is the saw that I will be using to cut the hole in the firewall. I've turned the RPM down as low as I can get it. I like the grit better, as it doesn't seem to bite in as muchas a saw blade [url=https://flic.kr/p/2bSQHgx]20181130_125421 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-04-2018, 08:25 PM	#2985
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Large hole in firewall, cutting tool turned up a larger than expected burrr. Thought I was using a flow drill, 1/2 hour with a large file cleaned it up. now on to the wire harness [url=https://flic.kr/p/2dmZGJT] Afternoon spent in the Camaro, brunch with wifey and toy shop for Grand children __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 12-04-2018 at 08:40 PM.

12-06-2018, 09:43 PM	#2986
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: PO has me PO'd You have way more patience that I do Jim! Looking good.

12-08-2018, 09:38 AM	#2988
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,296	Re: PO has me PO'd that cleaned up real nice Jim whats it lok like on the engine side ? __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

12-08-2018, 07:23 PM	#2990
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Zicc, thanks for the interest, but I may get my oil pan back up first, since the oil has drained out of the engine, I want to prime it back up thru the new oil filter and lines I installed, see what the gauge reads, and then rotate crank shaft, it seems a bit solid. Maybe put something down the bores any work on your project or are you still traveling alot? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-08-2018, 09:35 PM	#2992
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd I gotta say I miss the fires I used to put out for the companies I worked for over the years(sometimes) then I work on my truck and forget it. But, I do miss the money Maybe we can get together over the holidays, bring wifey want to buy a bore scope, see what's going on in the chambers __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-09-2018, 11:26 AM	#2993
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Alittle over-exhubriant.... wires are to long, should breake out closer to fuel regulator [url=https://flic.kr/p/2dstwQ8]20181209_094631 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-12-2018, 09:53 AM	#2994
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Needed more room to work, had to pry up( about 1/4" ) fuel rails, left bolts attached, to get runners off, also v/c's [url=https://flic.kr/p/2c6hswi]20181210_112352 Now to bring wires out at coil connectors __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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12-12-2018, 09:56 AM	#2995
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd This bolt has to come out to raise, do not pry on fuel rail cross tubes [url=https://flic.kr/p/2c6hv28]20181210_112424 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-12-2018, 10:16 AM	#2996
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Also, trying to reconfigure shifter boot, from square body turned upside down. Will have to section the aluminum ring [url=https://flic.kr/p/PJYTpR]20181211_093234 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-19-2018, 06:35 AM	#2997
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Note to self,DON'T use duct tape in harness...gluey mess... goo be gone [url=https://flic.kr/p/PUe9rn]20181219_051346 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-05-2019, 08:11 PM	#3000
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: PO has me PO'd Since I relocated my trans shifter to a trans mount I opened up a hole for the twin e-brakes, single rear wheel each. Stock console should go back to the oem location [url=https://flic.kr/p/23pNWhk]20190105_105331 secret santa gave me a trans temp unit, waiting on mount bowl from auto meter __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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