Wiring loom Cab 12 F60L

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Howard

Please do not encourage Tony any further.
He is setting the bar WAY too high!
I think it is about time he slackened off a bit.

C'mon H, Tony will have your F15 at Corowa on an 'A' bar behind the Cab 12 before you know it.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Tony

When I see the work you have done I realize how much of a work in progress my C60L still is, and how much more I have to do.

But instead of waiting until I had a more complete web page on the process of copying, making and installing a reproduction harness. I thought I would post a series of photos and notes about just the routing of the harness. Hope it is of some use. Also maybe it will prompt some comments about what I've done incorrectly or how Fords are different from Chevrolets.

So here is the link to my work in progress http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...%20Harness.htm

Main index/home page for my site is of course http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/

Cheers Phil

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Tony

When I see the work you have done I realize how much of a work in progress my C60L still is, and how much more I have to do.

But instead of waiting until I had a more complete web page on the process of copying, making and installing a reproduction harness. I thought I would post a series of photos and notes about just the routing of the harness. Hope it is of some use. Also maybe it will prompt some comments about what I've done incorrectly or how Fords are different from Chevrolets.

So here is the link to my work in progress http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...%20Harness.htm

Main index/home page for my site is of course http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/

Cheers Phil

As they say Phil, a picture says a thousand words. Great site, great photo's & they are a big help.

That speedo cable incident must have scared the life out of you when it happened. Good motivator for me to get it right first time.

Will post some more pictures shortly of what I'm up to.

Howard has been a titanic help during yesterdays assault on the truck. We have a clutch noise that is very unsettling. It is also not completely disengaging when the clutch pedal is pressed. Anyway just another gremlin to sort out.

Again thanks very much for the trouble you went to to follow this up.
Hope youve booked your flights to Australia for March.

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

C'mon H, Tony will have your F15 at Corowa on an 'A' bar behind the Cab 12 before you know it.

I did offer......... you were there Keefy

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

C'mon H, Tony will have your F15 at Corowa on an 'A' bar behind the Cab 12 before you know it.

Howard don't mind the tow to Corowa, it's the long trip in the un-upholstered seat he's not looking forward to.

[Ganmain Tony]

Lads,

Appealing to your vast wisdom & knowledge again.

If the dash is not in the truck (Cab 12 F60L) & therefore the wiring behind it not hooked up. The truck will not start will it???

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Lads,

Appealing to your vast wisdom & knowledge again.

If the dash is not in the truck (Cab 12 F60L) & therefore the wiring behind it not hooked up. The truck will not start will it???

Hi Tony..The dash is just a convenient place to hide stuff..
The engine will run ..no problem..have to wire up the starter solenoid ..and ignition coils and bobs your uncle..The ignition switch is only a make-break circuit devise..a wall switch is a temporary ..make it two..One for the solenoid stater circuit and one for the ignition circuit..
##1..Hook up wall switches in circuits in series..two switches ..two circuits..
##2..Hook up batteries..
To Start..
#3..Turn on ignition wall switch..
#4..Turn on wall start switch..
If you have fuel..the engine is timed, the points are set, the plugs are set ,the valves are set..and you poured a 1/4 cup of gas down the carb..she will fire up....
As soon as she fires up..turn off the starter wall switch..(that is why ignition switches are spring loaded..)
She should be running..Hop on and take 'er for a spin..
If you stall..repeat the process.
To shut 'er down..turn off the ignition wall switch..who the hell told you you need a dash..??


PS..I think Phil has his engine on a test stand running in his shop..a video..Maybe he will jump in here and provide us a video link..and correct any details I forgot to run your engine on wall switches..

AND...if you just have the engine and chassis bolted together you won't even need lights to run 'er at night...Leave the exhaust manifolds off and let the exhaust firing out of the block(FOr Fords),heads for Chevs, light up your path..
They'll see you coming for miles..and they sure as hell will hear you..Perfect!!

[Ganmain Tony]

Thanks Alex, fantastic description and v.helpful..... thankyou!

I went up to the shed this morning a gave it another go......

Trrrr...........Grrrrooooommmm!!!! & she sat there purring. With the new loom.

I cleaned all the earthing points yesterday and then for some strange reason I dont think I tried to restart the thing.

Anyway there's a little lesson again and a fundamental one at that.........check the earths.

Especially when the truck's a new slab of green paint over everything.

Yeeeeeeeeehaaaaahh!!!!!! we're going to Corowa!!!!!

[John Mackie]

[I]HiTony[ I have a friend out here who has a Ford cab 12 blitz it is totaly origional it may be able to help with the info you require. I am leaving for Corowa tomorrow . See you there John./I]

[Ganmain Tony]

Thanks John,

Great to hear from you.

Looking forward to catching up at Corowa im sure we'll have plenty to talk about.