Tuesday 17 May 2011

More on wiring

The rear loom originally ran along the top rail of the transmission tunnel but the convoluted tubing touched the back of the gearbox just behind the gearstick. This has now been re-routed along the lower edge of the tunnel so that it as far away from moving parts as possible. The handbrake and reverse light switches have also been connected and their wires routed up to the area behind the dash for connecting to the main loom.



Two new water temp sensors have been installed in the thermostat housing, one which will connect to the Megasquirt ECU and the other to the Koso dash. Some of the ECU wires have been placed roughly in position so I can start to work out the final routing/positions.



The Koso dash has a second temp sensor for the oil temperature. I've bought a T piece to that I can connect the oil pressure switch and the temp sensor to the engine although I've installed this yet. I believe the thread is tapered so need to check the torque setting first.

I made a few purchases whilst at the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show again:

Fog light
Reverse light
Exhaust wrap
Ally hockey trim - to replace the bit I messed up
Small LED side repeaters - planning to install these on the front wings later on.
Red reflectors for back cycle wings
Gear lever gaiter
Various crimp terminals, U trim, P trim and more convoluted tubing

I've also picked up a new Varta 063 type battery to fit into the MK tray.