Peter Zimmermann

Has anybody out there replaced an entire wire harness on one of these cars (I have a new harness from Y 'n Z Yesterdays Parts for the car)? Please pm to me if you've done one! Thanks.

zoomie50

This will get you started: http://www.cyberwerkstatt.com/Member...%20Install.htm I have only done one on a 65C

Peter Zimmermann

Thank you, every little bit helps!

doublecabmel

I did and I love it! Make sure you get the one with the negative battery cable- as it's usually not included

Peter Zimmermann

Did you do the harness yourself, or have it done? Regarding my ground strap, the old one is the best "wire" in the car. That said, I did order a fuse box and an interior light harness.

jcnesq

If you don't have it, get Joe Leoni's electrical book - it's invaluable!
http://blocks-books.com/BLOCKS-BOOKS/356Electrics.html

Peter Zimmermann

Thanks, Jim! I have been wondering if I should do a Tutorial for this project, but I don't think that I will. Maybe a helpful tips article, but not the whole deal. I'll continue to photograph, and take notes, as I go, but we'll see how it turns out.

jcnesq

Sorry, but you really should consider it. The whole car is dissected in color coded diagrams in the greatest detail, as well as tons of trouble shooting advice. I can't do engine or carb work, but wiring I'm OK with and Joe's books are a great gift to the hobby. I have a lot of 356 books, but I consider Joe's electrical book my most valuable.

doublecabmel

Pete, I ran it myself. The car was a speedster, and was disassembled and had just finished paint. So it was an easy car to run it through

Peter Zimmermann

This one was painted about 30 years ago!

jcnesq

Nice! Black is beautiful on a 356. Here's the one I almost bought 50 years ago, but sadly passed due to worries about insurance and repairs.

zoomie50

You mean they were even cheating and trying to sell as a B as a C 50 years ago?

Peter Zimmermann

A T-5 is a T-5 unless it says "C" on its butt!

Hey, I've got an A model factory manual, and a factory 356 Spec Book. Neither source gives a torque spec for the crank pulley bolt on a 356 A 3-piece engine case. Does anyone have a confirmed spec for that bolt?

zoomie50

45 ft/lbs 50 Maximum. If engine in car E brake on and car in 4th gear. Your choice to hold if engine out of car.

jcnesq

LOL. I guess my buddy who owned it was trying to fool some people, but not me. He wanted $2,400 for it.