Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 11, 2011 10:16:30 GMT -5
Hey, Jeff,
The EZ wire harness you posted looks good for my Fiberfab MG-TD, but I have some questions.
1. Are the quick disconnects at the ends already in place or are they supplied separately so you can cut each wire to an appropriately correct length?
2. I'll assume by your negatives regarding the JCW wire that the EZ wire is of good-to-excellent quality. Correct?
3. How about the connectors? Today's quick disconnects and ring connectors from most auto stores and parts houses are soft, not at all like the quality connectors that were on the original GT harness. Soft quick disconnects, even without excessive on-off repetition, tend to loosen and can eventually disconnect on their own. Are the EZ connectors marine quality, or at least any better than the run-of-the-mill contemporary auto parts cheese?
4. It seems the EZ is based on the typical forward-mounted engine. Any problem for a VW setup?
5. Finally, does that paperwork at the left of the image include a wiring manual? I was planning to build my own harness for the MG by using a combination of the Bradley GT wiring manual and the Fiberfab manual. Fiberfab's manual is a pain-in-the-ass maze, and over 36 years, I have found my 1976 GT wiring schematic to be 100 percent functional and reliable. If a schematic is included with the EZ kit, what is your personal experience with following it, and how would you rate its functionality? In addition to all the stock components, the TD's only extras will be windshield wipers and washers, a "warm-up" AM radio and an ooh-gah horn. Twelve circuits should be more than enough.
Thanks, ace. You comments and experience are always appreciated.
Warmest regards,
The EZ wire harness you posted looks good for my Fiberfab MG-TD, but I have some questions.
1. Are the quick disconnects at the ends already in place or are they supplied separately so you can cut each wire to an appropriately correct length?
2. I'll assume by your negatives regarding the JCW wire that the EZ wire is of good-to-excellent quality. Correct?
3. How about the connectors? Today's quick disconnects and ring connectors from most auto stores and parts houses are soft, not at all like the quality connectors that were on the original GT harness. Soft quick disconnects, even without excessive on-off repetition, tend to loosen and can eventually disconnect on their own. Are the EZ connectors marine quality, or at least any better than the run-of-the-mill contemporary auto parts cheese?
4. It seems the EZ is based on the typical forward-mounted engine. Any problem for a VW setup?
5. Finally, does that paperwork at the left of the image include a wiring manual? I was planning to build my own harness for the MG by using a combination of the Bradley GT wiring manual and the Fiberfab manual. Fiberfab's manual is a pain-in-the-ass maze, and over 36 years, I have found my 1976 GT wiring schematic to be 100 percent functional and reliable. If a schematic is included with the EZ kit, what is your personal experience with following it, and how would you rate its functionality? In addition to all the stock components, the TD's only extras will be windshield wipers and washers, a "warm-up" AM radio and an ooh-gah horn. Twelve circuits should be more than enough.
Thanks, ace. You comments and experience are always appreciated.
Warmest regards,
