How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[David Dunlop]

One other point I just remembered on the buzzer wiring, Jordan.

Where it turned to the frame rail from the cab, that curve had a fair bit of play in it. I think that was to allow for any flex of the cab in relationship to the frame at that point. At the box end, the frame and box are a solid, fixed fit, so the curve of the buzzer wire was not as relaxed.

I do not recall ever seeing any trace of rubber grommets in these particular wire holes, but it could make sense. Perhaps test fit a piece of the shielded wire in the holes and see if it leaves enough wiggle room to fit a grommet.

David

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Excellent, great milestone you have passed there!

Just the last couple of 100 yards to be finished of your marathon. And then it's on to the next. I'm sure the Otter will be done as nicely as this one!

[Peter Duggan]

Jordan,

I can feel your pride and your smile is what we all need in these troubling times. All the best to you and Vicki. Looking forward to your posts. Keep up the excellent work. Your work is a bright moment for a lot of us viewers.

Peter

[Alex van de Wetering]

Well done Jordan! The truck looks brilliant outside and I am sure it gave you a bit of extra energy!

Alex

[Jordan Baker]

Thank you all for the compliments. I’ve watched so many on this forum get their vehicles restored and take them for a drive. It’s nice to finally be n that “group”.

Back to the nitty gritty.

This is part of the ignition suppression system on the truck. It was to done to reduce any electrical interference during the use of the radio set. I replaced the wires with new made wire that is done to copy the period wiring. The woven metal braid shielding on the wires is original but was carefully removed from the original wires and then crimped back in place using the original crimps. These two wires attach to the coil and then down to the distributor. The internals of the box were in very good shape. I only removed and cleaned up the contact points under the two screws. I also replaced the nuts and washers on the external stud as the originals were badly rusted.

I also installed the two metal “mud flaps”. I’m not too sure if the canvas mud flaps were also installed or is these were used in their place.

[Jordan Baker]

A few more videos.

https://youtu.be/ixNVlHPbO9w

https://youtu.be/7Gk3wYqCrMo

https://youtu.be/N6Sbfi4Ug-w

[Jordan Baker]

Today’s job was to install the ignition suppression system and all I can say was what a job. Trying to get ones hand in a few of the spaces let alone try and then use a screw driver was almost impossible but I got it installed. I’m not sure I’ll be leaving the large black spark plug cover on. When I took the truck out for a test drive I think one of the leads may have come off a spark plug. Lack of power under load and with all the shielding on it’s hard to get at anything. On the plus side it really cleans up the look of the engine.