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thefunkaygibbon
Joined: 25 Apr 2023 Posts: 4
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:32 pm Post subject: Anyone used auto sparks for a replacement loom |
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The wiring in my classic has beaten me, so I thought I either need to pay someone to rip out and restore the wiring loom, or purchase a new one and fit myself.
I haven't really been able to find someone to do it, so a new loom could be the way to go, so, has anyone used auto sparks for a replacement loom?
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 364 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:59 am Post subject: Replace wiring loom |
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If your vehicle has a wooden coach built frame it pays to add extra earth wires for lights etc that do not already have an earth lead.
When removing the old loom take plenty of photos and label the wire ends so you can compare it to the new one and know where they will all go to. _________________ 1938 Morris 8 Ser II Coupe Utility (Pickup)
1985 Rover SD1 VDP |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3828 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:33 am Post subject: |
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I used AutoSparks many years ago, I sent off my old pre-war loom that was all together but in pretty poor shape. They replicated the original as supplied and we had no problems. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6337 Location: Derby
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:39 am Post subject: |
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I also went to Auto Sparks for my new wiring loom. I don't know what I was expecting but none of the wires were labelled so it took a while to compare them with the car's master wiring diagram.
None of the wires had ends on them either so it also took a while to solder on bullet connectors.
I am not complaining but if I was to do it again I would make my own harness from scratch ...as I had to do with both my 1926 Dodge Brothers and 1930 Austin Swallow; neither of which had 'off the shelf' looms available for them. |
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thefunkaygibbon
Joined: 25 Apr 2023 Posts: 4
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I eventually decided against the full loom, and I am now working at replacing known bad wires.
I am also thinking of adding a battery isolator switch, mostly to make working on the car a little easier. Not having to take the battery out for small jobs would be great, but also a small theft deterrent |
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2477 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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thefunkaygibbon wrote: | I am also thinking of adding a battery isolator switch, mostly to make working on the car a little easier. Not having to take the battery out for small jobs would be great, but also a small theft deterrent |
I have a quick-release connector on the battery earth lead on mine - the battery is always disconnected when the car is left in the shed. _________________ 1976 Vauxhall HP Firenza, 1976 Vauxhall Sportshatch (x2), 1986 Audi coupe quattro, 2000 Audi TT |
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