Notices
928 Forum 1978-1995
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: 928 Specialists

Engine Wiring Harness - New Product 928sRus

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-02-2014, 07:55 PM
  #31  
ammonman
Rennlist Member
 
ammonman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 2,245
Received 70 Likes on 49 Posts
Default

Sean,

The 3 wire oil pressure sender on the 89+ cars incorporates a pressure sender and a pressure switch into a single unit. My SWAG is the pressure sender is driving the oil pressure gauge and the switch triggers either the warning light on the gauge or serves as the input to the central warning system incorporated into the digi dash. When the time comes for me to do this replacement I hope a version of this will be available that has three wires for the oil sender that I can splice my existing plug to.

Mike
Old 07-02-2014, 08:00 PM
  #32  
SeanR
Rennlist Member
 
SeanR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 35,700
Received 498 Likes on 266 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ammonman
Sean,

The 3 wire oil pressure sender on the 89+ cars incorporates a pressure sender and a pressure switch into a single unit. My SWAG is the pressure sender is driving the oil pressure gauge and the switch triggers either the warning light on the gauge or serves as the input to the central warning system incorporated into the digi dash. When the time comes for me to do this replacement I hope a version of this will be available that has three wires for the oil sender that I can splice my existing plug to.

Mike
Thanks for the information

It's easy enough to splice one in if the wires coming from the unit are still good. I've got 3 connectors here but the wires leading in to it are shot. I'm sure someone can find a way to connect up to it I've just not found a solution. For the ones going out that want the three wire I'll make sure to put all in. I think it's pin 7 on the 14 that isn't used on the 87-88 harness. Not in the garage to look right now.
Old 07-02-2014, 08:16 PM
  #33  
dr bob
Chronic Tool Dropper
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
dr bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 20,506
Received 545 Likes on 408 Posts
Default

Sean--

The tinned copper is a regular standard used (read: required) in marine environments. The tin shields the copper from chlorine (part of the sodium and potassium chloride salts in ocean water) and is critical to marine wiring survival. It does not diminish current-carrying capacity in DC circuits, and has only a very nominal effect in AC circuits anyway. That said, I haven't really noticed any tinned copper conductors in any original harnesses. Is this a new standard for harnesses from the factory?


There is/was a company near my last home, Paramount/Downey/Long Beach Ca area, that sells autmotive wire harnesses as well as individual components like wire in all the "correct" colors. I guess there's a big market for replacement pieces for American cars. Anyway, they were a great source for pieces for harness repair/rebuild over the years. The name just escapes me at the moment. I can't remember half of the stuff I've forgotten over the years... But they might be a good source for the colors and sizes you are using. The name will come to me... someday.
Old 07-02-2014, 08:26 PM
  #34  
Mongo
Official Bay Area Patriot
Fuse 24 Assassin
Rennlist Member
 
Mongo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 31,653
Received 116 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

Man what a pretty harness.
Old 07-02-2014, 08:44 PM
  #35  
dr bob
Chronic Tool Dropper
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
dr bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 20,506
Received 545 Likes on 408 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MainePorsche
I removed, and rebuilt, the harness too - big time consuming, and exacting job. I pre-measured then replaced the large conductor lines with 1/0 awg cables. Inspected, repaired, re-wrapped the looms and cables - very time consuming and difficult job.


Guessing that the new section is not the weakest link.

Considering the feeder sizes from jump post to CE, a single #6 would be more than adequate. I replaced the factory battery-to-statret cable with 1ga, and it was a bit of a challenge getting everything back into factory locations. It was just the right size to fit in the original clamps with modern insulation. Would be a real chore using 1/0, especially with the original routing around the rear suspension mount and making the double-back bend at the crossmember at the starter end.
Old 07-02-2014, 09:22 PM
  #36  
MainePorsche
Nordschleife Master
 
MainePorsche's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North Country
Posts: 5,662
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dr bob
Guessing that the new section is not the weakest link.

Considering the feeder sizes from jump post to CE, a single #6 would be more than adequate. I replaced the factory battery-to-statret cable with 1ga, and it was a bit of a challenge getting everything back into factory locations. It was just the right size to fit in the original clamps with modern insulation. Would be a real chore using 1/0, especially with the original routing around the rear suspension mount and making the double-back bend at the crossmember at the starter end.
You said it dr bob !
With all my pre-planning for the trip, I didn't see that maneuver at the cross member coming. Also slight bit of surgery to the plastic at the starter contacts to allow for my larger connectors to mate with it.
Old 07-02-2014, 09:57 PM
  #37  
GregBBRD
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
 
GregBBRD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 15,221
Received 2,455 Likes on 1,460 Posts
Default

You know, it's really hysterical that we have our very own "Lord Voldemort" in our tiny world.

"You know who" makes these looms, but no one will buy one from him....
__________________
greg brown




714 879 9072
GregBBRD@aol.com

Semi-retired, as of Feb 1, 2023.
The days of free technical advice are over.
Free consultations will no longer be available.
Will still be in the shop, isolated and exclusively working on project cars, developmental work and products, engines and transmissions.
Have fun with your 928's people!





Old 07-02-2014, 11:03 PM
  #38  
ALKada
Race Car
 
ALKada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,015
Received 157 Likes on 93 Posts
Default

This is some quality (think Precision Motowerks) type stuff. Attention to detail and someone that backs what he puts out there. Good work Sean. I have a feeling you will be making a lot of these....
Old 07-02-2014, 11:11 PM
  #39  
Adamant1971
Rennlist Member
 
Adamant1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,393
Received 976 Likes on 471 Posts
Default

Next TB/WP this will be on my list.
Old 07-02-2014, 11:22 PM
  #40  
Mrmerlin
Team Owner
 
Mrmerlin's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Philly PA
Posts: 27,899
Received 2,254 Likes on 1,247 Posts
Default

nice work Sean, thanks for taking this on
Old 07-02-2014, 11:59 PM
  #41  
mickster
Race Car
 
mickster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 3,721
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

How many cars might get back on the road because of this...excellent job!
Old 07-03-2014, 01:44 AM
  #42  
John Struthers
User
 
John Struthers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Midland, Texas
Posts: 3,291
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Roger,
Still have one?
Old 07-03-2014, 01:47 AM
  #43  
dr bob
Chronic Tool Dropper
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
dr bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 20,506
Received 545 Likes on 408 Posts
Default

Greg reminds us that Carl has been making this harness for a while now. Since we love all our sponsors, supporters and vendors, it's only fair to point this out. But the thread is about Sean and Roger's efforts, so back to that. You only get to pat yourself on the back every so often as a sponsor, so no need for more distraction I guess.
Old 07-03-2014, 02:59 AM
  #44  
Rob Edwards
Archive Gatekeeper
Rennlist Member
 
Rob Edwards's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 17,315
Received 2,556 Likes on 1,235 Posts
Default

The trio of pins on the 89-95 oil pressure sender have the same form factor as the single pin on the 84-89 3.2L 911 and 3.3L 911 Turbo oil pressure sender. I think the senders are made by VDO- would they have supplied the rubber 3-pin connector as well?
Old 07-03-2014, 03:53 AM
  #45  
worf928
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
worf928's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Gone. On the Open Road
Posts: 16,329
Received 1,543 Likes on 1,007 Posts
Default

Temp gauge sender connection is different between '87-88 and '89-95. Didn't see that mentioned.


Quick Reply: Engine Wiring Harness - New Product 928sRus



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 09:03 AM.