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onespeedpaul
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Joined: November 02, 2015
Posts: 18
Location: New Orleans
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 Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:32 pm Post subject: electrical shopping list! |
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Hi, getting the electrical for my buggy build in order....
so far I have a new rebel harness and magnaspark 2 RTR distributor kit, that is all.
anything else to add to this list:
head/tail/turns lighting
keyed ignition switch,
starter relay,
brake pressure switch
hi/lo switch
headlight relay
signal stalk
oil pressure sender
reman alternator (voltage regulator/rectifier is built into the alternator yes?)
reman starter
reman wiper motor
battery and battery cables |
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Dale M.
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Joined: April 12, 2006
Posts: 20380
Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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| Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| onespeedpaul wrote: |
Hi, getting the electrical for my buggy build in order....
so far I have a new rebel harness and magnaspark 2 RTR distributor kit, that is all.
anything else to add to this list:
head/tail/turns lighting
keyed ignition switch,
starter relay, NOT REQUIRED.
brake pressure switch
hi/lo switch
headlight relay
signal stalk
oil pressure sender
reman alternator (voltage regulator/rectifier is built into the alternator yes?)...YES!
reman starter SR-17
reman wiper motor
battery and battery cables |
Really good wire strippers.
Really good RATCHET type crimpers (most important thing of all) ...
Lots of ZIP ties.
Heat shrink tubing.
Heat gun.
And deep pocket for things missed, and if you scrimp on project you will regret it...
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jspbtown
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Joined: January 27, 2004
Posts: 5157
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:16 am Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| Depending on the Rebel kit....a LOT of grounding wire |
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Dale M.
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Joined: April 12, 2006
Posts: 20380
Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:21 am Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| jspbtown wrote: |
| Depending on the Rebel kit....a LOT of grounding wire |
Ditto... Any thing mounted of fiberglass will need added ground wire...
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“Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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EVfun
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Joined: April 01, 2012
Posts: 5481
Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:22 am Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| Dale M. wrote: |
Really good wire strippers.
Really good RATCHET type crimpers (most important thing of all) ...
Lots of ZIP ties.
Heat shrink tubing.
Heat gun.
And deep pocket for things missed, and if you scrimp on project you will regret it... |
If you want to use insulated terminals there is no substitute for a good ratchet crimper. I recommend a good name brand, there are plenty of cheap ones that kinda work out there. It will crimp the terminal and the insulation in one step and get it tight with ease. I use bare terminals and heat shrink tubing for my connections as I prefer the appearance. I've had good luck crimping non-insulated terminals with the Klein Tools 1005 crimper. This is a case of accept no substitutes, too many cheap options just like with the ratchet crimpers.
I would emphasize LOTS of zip ties in various sizes. Some you will put on just to cut off later as a way to route the wires neatly. I have dollar store white ones I mostly use as temporaries and good quality black ones for the finish.
I recommend an assortment of clamps for routing and protection of the wiring. I use some of the 1 inch square plastic self adhesive clamps for some things. I use the split type cable clamps that are bolted on for other things.
I recommend some split loom in various diameters to bundle wires together. The spiral wound stuff can also work but if you need into a bundle in the future it is a PITA. The same is true, even more so, with the non-split loom.
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| As a general rule, cheap parts are the most expensive parts you can buy. |
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slayer61
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Joined: June 01, 2021
Posts: 1018
Location: CA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:39 am Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| I like the way you think EVfun. As an electrician for all of my adult life I have grown very fond of uninsulated terminals. NOTHING will crimp one of them like the 1005 Klein. It just works. It's not recommended for insulated connectors but it just crushes the bare ones. |
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narrowfarm
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Joined: June 06, 2012
Posts: 108
Location: NY
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:56 am Post subject: Re: electrical shopping list! |
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| Head light High beam indicator. |
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