[DeTomaso] Wiring harness R&R

[Will Kooiman]

I cut open my harnesses with a razor blade.  They are enclosed in a shrink
wrap type tubing that hardens over time.

Once cut open, I added tape every 6-10 inches to keep the wires in the
same place as when I took them apart.

Most of the wires were surprisingly supple and in great shape.  One had
corrosion inside the insulation.

Then I replaced the wires that had cracked insulation with automobile-spec
wires.  I bought several spools, I think from Waytec wiring.  It has been
a while.

I didn¹t mark any of the wires that went to the fuse box.  After 40 years,
they probably weren¹t in the right place anyway.

I removed all of the seat belt wiring buzzer wiring.

I moved the battery to the engine compartment, which removed about 100lbs
of thick wiring.

I didn¹t change any of the connectors unless they were missing.

Then I went through the wiring diagram, verifying each wire.

I discovered that the connector behind the passengers headlight was
broken.  I couldn¹t find a replacement, so I made sure I got it back
together, and I taped it back with a figure-8 pattern to keep it properly
seated.  If I find a proper plug, I might try to replace it.

Oh - and I retyped the wires.  The wires in the sill got tape across the
entire section.  The wires under the dash got a loop every 6-10 inches.


On 11/6/14, 12:05 AM, "Jack DeRyke via DeTomaso" <detomaso at poca.com> wrote:

>   Many including the two unsuccessful owners use Mil-spec/aerospace
>   screw-together connectors. Weatherpak push-togethers are also popular.
>   BIG job but rewarding at the end. Good luck- JD
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Lynn Wall <lwall67 at gmail.com>
>   To: jderyke <jderyke at aol.com>
>   Cc: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
>   Sent: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 5:31 pm
>   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Wiring harness R&R
>   Recondition and repair/restore. Definitely not replace. It is out of
>   the car and mounted in plywood.
>   Is there a place to buy a supply of connectors to do what you suggest?
>   Thx
>   Sent from my mobile device
>   On Nov 5, 2014, at 6:06 PM, [1]jderyke at aol.com wrote:
>
>   By 'R&R the wiring harness', I assume you mean 'replace all the
>   unplated multiconnectors that corrode and cause trouble'. Replacing the
>   whole harness is a monumental job! My advice- work on the task every
>   single day even if its only for a few minutes. And have the
>   replacements you need close at hard. I've seen at least two Panteras in
>   which owners got disgusted with the wiring and tore it all out. Neither
>   of those cars ever again moved an inch under their own power. Good
>   luck. J DeRyke
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Lynn Wall <[2]lwall67 at gmail.com>
>   To: detomaso <[3]detomaso at poca.com>
>   Sent: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 4:26 pm
>   Subject: [DeTomaso] Wiring harness R&R
>So I'm getting ready to R&R my wiring harness. Any suggestions?  What
>have some
>of you done to make sure yours was as sound as possible?
>
>Any specialists I should contact?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Sent from my mobile device
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