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**kev2809** · 04-27-2011, 08:40 PM

was looking for some good weather proof ideas on where/how to ground my valves. i had them them all fitted with an open eye end, then all tied to one screw that i drilled into my frame. over the past year, its got rust all over it and really want to find a much cleaner looking solution that wont weather...any ideas?

also, looking for ideas to mount the relay and everything together thats all weather proof. even my power connections seem to be failing, so i would also like to make a weatherproof harness so i can just plug and unplug!

71swb4x4 · 04-27-2011, 08:42 PM

After you get it all bolted together you can paint it.

**PGSigns** · 04-27-2011, 08:48 PM

When I build a drag car All my grounds are bolts welded to the frame to form a stud. Put the wires on with anti coroision grease and also put it on all my exposed plugs. You can buy the weather tight connectors and pins and make up your own harnesses.
Jimmy

**kev2809** · 04-29-2011, 06:34 PM

i just thinking of something clean and simple. i bought a project box from radioshack, and a grounding strip. was going to put everthing inside the box...but just trying to get ideas!

what kind of connectors would i need to make a harness for the valves?

SBTork · 04-29-2011, 09:03 PM

I think most parts stores carry weatherpack connectors. They are just a universal type, weatherproof, electrical connection.

**kev2809** · 04-29-2011, 09:07 PM

i would have to use 2 - 4 pin connectors right? i dont think ive seen an 8 pin connector...

bharrison1 · 04-29-2011, 09:22 PM

put my stuff in ammo boxes

*Shane* · 04-30-2011, 09:25 AM

check with your local John Deere store on the weatherpak connectors ... there are 8 pin connectors made, but they are tough to find.

SBTork · 05-01-2011, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

check with your local John Deere store on the weatherpak connectors ... there are 8 pin connectors made, but they are tough to find.

what he said

**kev2809** · 05-02-2011, 02:52 PM

that ammo box is too cool!

thanks fellas...i have a tsc down the road, ill check them out. if not, i guess ill just 2 4 pin connectors. im thinking of changing out the speaker wire i used for some trailer wire.

i guess ill go with a grounding strip for the grounds...seems like im overthinking this lol

YBNORML · 05-02-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bharrison1

put my stuff in ammo boxes

That looks great! I was thinking of doing something similar as well, only I want to mount them on the frame. Just a few questions for you.

Do they echo when closed?
Did you vent them for air movement?
Thanks
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bharrison1 · 05-02-2011, 06:55 PM

no echoes and no vents i may have to add some though i dont want em getting too hot

bharrison1 · 05-02-2011, 06:56 PM

i tried a ground strip and it didnt work for me hope you have better luck

**kev2809** · 05-02-2011, 07:31 PM

dangit...lol

where did you get yours from? i was thinking just running a wire from a ground on the frame to one screw in the strip...then connecting the other grounds to that strip. and putting the strip and relay in a project box that i bought from radio shack..

texastrendz · 05-02-2011, 07:50 PM

this is how i did mine. i bought a weather tight box at HD supply and ran lines from the valves into it. my valves use a DIN style connector that allowed a weather tight connection at the valve. then ran into the box using a weather tight compression fitting. then used terminal strips with jumpers to make everything nice and clean.

bharrison1 · 05-02-2011, 08:23 PM

i got mine at lowes it looked just like the ones in the pic above

**kev2809** · 05-02-2011, 08:57 PM

hmm...i wonder why it didnt work out for ya?

i guess ill check it out and see what happens...

04-27-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? was looking for some good weather proof ideas on where/how to ground my valves. i had them them all fitted with an open eye end, then all tied to one screw that i drilled into my frame. over the past year, its got rust all over it and really want to find a much cleaner looking solution that wont weather...any ideas? also, looking for ideas to mount the relay and everything together thats all weather proof. even my power connections seem to be failing, so i would also like to make a weatherproof harness so i can just plug and unplug! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-27-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? After you get it all bolted together you can paint it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? When I build a drag car All my grounds are bolts welded to the frame to form a stud. Put the wires on with anti coroision grease and also put it on all my exposed plugs. You can buy the weather tight connectors and pins and make up your own harnesses. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-29-2011, 06:34 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? i just thinking of something clean and simple. i bought a project box from radioshack, and a grounding strip. was going to put everthing inside the box...but just trying to get ideas! what kind of connectors would i need to make a harness for the valves? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-29-2011, 09:03 PM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? I think most parts stores carry weatherpack connectors. They are just a universal type, weatherproof, electrical connection. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

04-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? i would have to use 2 - 4 pin connectors right? i dont think ive seen an 8 pin connector... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-29-2011, 09:22 PM	#7
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? put my stuff in ammo boxes Attached Images

04-30-2011, 09:25 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? check with your local John Deere store on the weatherpak connectors ... there are 8 pin connectors made, but they are tough to find.

05-02-2011, 02:52 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? that ammo box is too cool! thanks fellas...i have a tsc down the road, ill check them out. if not, i guess ill just 2 4 pin connectors. im thinking of changing out the speaker wire i used for some trailer wire. i guess ill go with a grounding strip for the grounds...seems like im overthinking this lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-02-2011, 06:55 PM	#12
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? no echoes and no vents i may have to add some though i dont want em getting too hot

05-02-2011, 06:56 PM	#13
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? i tried a ground strip and it didnt work for me hope you have better luck

05-02-2011, 07:31 PM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? dangit...lol where did you get yours from? i was thinking just running a wire from a ground on the frame to one screw in the strip...then connecting the other grounds to that strip. and putting the strip and relay in a project box that i bought from radio shack.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-02-2011, 07:50 PM	#15
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? this is how i did mine. i bought a weather tight box at HD supply and ran lines from the valves into it. my valves use a DIN style connector that allowed a weather tight connection at the valve. then ran into the box using a weather tight compression fitting. then used terminal strips with jumpers to make everything nice and clean. Attached Images

05-02-2011, 08:23 PM	#16
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? i got mine at lowes it looked just like the ones in the pic above

05-02-2011, 08:57 PM	#17
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Grounding ideas for bagged wiring? hmm...i wonder why it didnt work out for ya? i guess ill check it out and see what happens... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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