ArdWrknTrk Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Front unit is in and now the real fun begins: the harness. Truth be told, I enjoy making wiring harnesses. Most probably see it as tedious and boring, but to me it is peaceful, quiet, and difficult to hurt yourself while doing. (Unlike removing that 18 horse B & S. I still have a big scar from that.) So, therapeutic? 🤔 Yeah, I like looming things too. My dad taught me lacing way, waaaaay back. I used to make up all the avionics and deployment harnii at my rocket club..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifitaintbroke Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 So, therapeutic? 🤔 Yeah, I like looming things too. My dad taught me lacing way, waaaaay back. I used to make up all the avionics and deployment harnii at my rocket club..... I wouldn't say therapeutic, but it's something I can be artistic with. If you can see "art" in a bunch of wires. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I wouldn't say therapeutic, but it's something I can be artistic with. If you can see "art" in a bunch of wires. 🤣 It's a Zen thing for me. I get into the moment, and it just happens... I was on the board of my rocket club for well over a decade, and Range Safety Officer... It was a fun, if incredibly expensive, hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifitaintbroke Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 I wouldn't say therapeutic, but it's something I can be artistic with. If you can see "art" in a bunch of wires. 🤣 Harness is complete, at least until it gets into the truck. I hope it's long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Harness is complete, at least until it gets into the truck. I hope it's long enough I think it'll be long enough, Bradley. Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifitaintbroke Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 I think it'll be long enough, Bradley. Looks good! Thanks. I'll try to do a full write up on it in a dedicated thread, for anyone wanting to permanently fix this system. (Assuming it works). Senders are pretty accurate at the bottom end. Rear checked at 74 ohms, and front at 73.9. I should have measured the top end, but I forgot until they were already in the tanks. This setup SHOULD be bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifitaintbroke Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Thanks. I'll try to do a full write up on it in a dedicated thread, for anyone wanting to permanently fix this system. (Assuming it works). Senders are pretty accurate at the bottom end. Rear checked at 74 ohms, and front at 73.9. I should have measured the top end, but I forgot until they were already in the tanks. This setup SHOULD be bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 the Metermatch allows your senders to talk to the display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifitaintbroke Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 the Metermatch allows your senders to talk to the display! Yep! I think this will work perfectly, and be FAR more accurate than the factory setup. The way I'll do it, the reading on the gauge will correspond to an exact gallon amount in the tank. I did have to get a second meter match, as the tank are different sizes and shapes, therefore, the reading for 1/2, for example, will be a different place on each sender. I'm getting the new fuel lines tomorrow. I would have got them today, but the total balance of my 2 cards combined is $2.08. I've been going pretty much paycheck to paycheck, and this has been a pretty good expense. But tomorrow I get paid. Jim, I can't thank you enough for helping me out with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Yep! I think this will work perfectly, and be FAR more accurate than the factory setup. The way I'll do it, the reading on the gauge will correspond to an exact gallon amount in the tank. I did have to get a second meter match, as the tank are different sizes and shapes, therefore, the reading for 1/2, for example, will be a different place on each sender. I'm getting the new fuel lines tomorrow. I would have got them today, but the total balance of my 2 cards combined is $2.08. I've been going pretty much paycheck to paycheck, and this has been a pretty good expense. But tomorrow I get paid. Jim, I can't thank you enough for helping me out with this! I went with a single MeterMatch, and even though the tanks are of completely different shapes the gauge is pretty accurate. They come off full within 15 miles, hit 1/2 @ about 125 - 130 miles, and have a couple of gallons left when they are fully on E. But individual MeterMatches would be great 'cause you could really tune them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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