Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Series III Wiring Question - buy or do it yourself?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2022
    Location
    Sydney NSW
    Posts
    18
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Series III Wiring Question - buy or do it yourself?

    Hi All,

    I am looking ahead at the task of rewiring my Series III. I would like to ask the advice of any backyard restorers who have done this before.

    You can see the photo below of the current wiring birds nest, options I am thinking about are below. If you had to do it again what would be your suggested plan?

    1. Use the existing and repair and add where needed.

    2. Buy a new wiring loom (here is an example I found - but it is quite expensive at $425 pounds, or is that reasonable?)

    3. Try to build my own (as long as it is cheaper than point 2).

    Thanks for the advice,
    Chris

    IMG_5066.jpeg

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Narre Warren South
    Posts
    6,314
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I haven't had to replace a wiring harness but here's my thoughts.

    $425 sounds expensive but it will look professional and it will save you a lot of time.

    Others on the forum have purchased harnesses but they haven't quite fitted their vehicle. Remember it's a Land Rover and there is no clear date when things changed.

    Can you source each wiring colour by the metre or do you have to buy a roll. You'll potentially end up with a lot left over if you make your own
    Can you purchase all the correct terminals.

    Tidying an existing harness is possible but you almost need a donor harness to get the correct colours for repairs. Wiring insulation may have gone hard & cracked so sections in the engine compartment may have to be replaced.

    I've certainly considered making my own but it would be a labour of love and costly. Probably best to buy a ready made harness.

    series 3 wiring harness


    Colin
    Last edited by gromit; 5th December 2022 at 07:59 PM.
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

  3. #3
    p38arover's Avatar
    p38arover is offline Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com
    Administrator
    I'm here to help you!
    Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Western Sydney
    Posts
    30,160
    Total Downloaded
    0
    There is a mob in Oz that makes up wiring looms.

    Ah, here we are: Vintage Wiring Harness - Vehicle List - A

    Bugger, they don't list SIII.

    You might be able to remove your existing harness and lay it out on a large board, tacking down the ends of wires that exit the loom. Unwrap the cable, fix faults, add any new wiring you want, etc. Rewrap with the right tape, e.g., Amazon.com: Tesa 51608, 25m x 19mm adhesive wiring cloth tape original ISOBAND 3 pcs pack : Industrial & Scientific, not your normal sticky electrical tape.
    Last edited by p38arover; 5th December 2022 at 08:30 PM.
    Ron B.
    VK2OTC

    2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
    2007 Yamaha XJR1300
    Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA



    RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Mirboo North Victoria
    Posts
    430
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I recently had to repair the wiring on my daughters Series 3 Stage 1 I didn’t have the repair manual but managed to find this on the net.
    http://www.rjh-heritage.ch/index_htm...%20Service.pdf.

    It doesn’t have a direct list for series vehicles but it does cover each circuit, I started by looking at the wiring colour for each part of a circuit such as ignition from point of origin to final destination. I then went to the wiring loom and found the colours needed at each end where possible. If I found the start and not the end I wound back the covering tape till I found a join or the original wire, once found I would choose a wire colour from a selection of new wire purchased and solder the connection together fitted shrink wrap and labeled the end. I didn’t retape the loom until I had completed each circuit once finished I wrapped the harness and connected the wires as labeled. I did make a list of each circuit with original colours and final colours exiting from the loom to help in future diagnosis should I need them.
    Hope this helps Gippy

  5. #5
    Lionelgee is offline YarnMaster Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Queensland
    Posts
    3,814
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Hello Chris,

    You can also go the extra step and use the original 4.7 mm brass bullet fittings and connectors - Lucas style - both in Australia and from the UK. This inclusion will keep things looking 'original". Just go to eBay and type in: "Lucas Style Brass Bullet Connector Single Double 4.7mm Connectors & Crimp Tool" or use the terminology to find alternative suppliers on the internet outside of eBay.

    Where you stop at authenticity is up to you.

    Kind regards
    Lionel

  6. #6
    p38arover's Avatar
    p38arover is offline Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com
    Administrator
    I'm here to help you!
    Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Western Sydney
    Posts
    30,160
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Hmm, to whom on AULRO did I sell all my brass bullets and connectors? 😀
    Ron B.
    VK2OTC

    2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
    2007 Yamaha XJR1300
    Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA



    RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever

  7. #7
    cjc_td5's Avatar
    cjc_td5 is online now ChatterBox Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Bunbury, WA
    Posts
    2,436
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Contact Bruce Sharman at
    Home
    He lives near Perth WA and manufacturers looms for landies (plus other makes).
    He can supply complete looms or even just the wires and all fittings if you wanted to make it up yourself.
    Chris


    2014 D4 TDV6
    1954 86"
    1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
    1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Narre Warren South
    Posts
    6,314
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    Hmm, to whom on AULRO did I sell all my brass bullets and connectors? 😀
    Ron,
    You sold them to me a long time ago......

    Colin
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

  9. #9
    JDNSW's Avatar
    JDNSW is offline RoverLord Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Central West NSW
    Posts
    28,805
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Going back to the question "which approach do you follow?", I think that the answer is "up to you".

    It depends on your capabilities and also on your bank balance, and whether you want to make it a learning experience. Done properly, all the approaches can give worthwhile results.
    John

    JDNSW
    1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
    1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol

  10. #10
    Join Date
    May 2022
    Location
    Sydney NSW
    Posts
    18
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thank you all for the feedback and has definitely helped me on my journey. Cheers, Chris

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!