How to remove fuseable links from 78 firewall???

[Guest Anonymous]

Please help me, Im installing a v8 Into my 78Z and have unrapped the wireing harness trying to relocate the wires and plastic cubes on the fire wall with the fuseable links inside. I have seen many V8's without them so It can be done. Please help thanks.

Terry

[Guest Anonymous]

It is Saturday night and about everyone is out racing or relaxing. Do you have the JTR manual to assist you with the wiring.The JTR diagrams make it very simple and most of it is thrown away to about 10 essential engine wires and of course the lighting wires. I see you are a new member so WELCOME and hang in there. Some one will come along and detail the picture for you. As you can see this web is a little inactive. You may want to re-post at a more active time

[Georgia Flash]

Yes the JTR manual is a very helpful book and is well worth the investment. I learn somthing new everytime I open it up.

[V8ZRACER260Z]

If you can get a Haynes manual they have the wire diagrams for your car. What you will need to do is make a copy of this diagram. Now starting from the component ie Headlamp and trace back with a highlighter any circuits you will need, ie lighting, Starter, Oil Pressure Sending (if not useing an Mech guage), ect. Then when you have done this start at the Junction block and remove any of the non highlighted wires from the harness. Be careful to insulate any splice points or bare wire end against possible shorts. This should elimate alot of wires from your harness. At this time shorten or lengthen the remaining wires as needed, if unsure leave some extra wire, you can always trim later. Also if you are adding anything now is the time before you wrap up the harness. I used Mil spec harness clamps to hold the harness. These are the metal clamps with rubber around them. They can be bolted in or you can drill and tap the blind spots. Good luck and let me know if you need any more help. I did Avionics on F-18's for 5 years, worked at a Electrical Shop for 3 more, and have a father who is an Electronic Engineer. You can say I know a thing or two about wiring. Rick