Routing A-pillar gauge wiring?
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Routing A-pillar gauge wiring?
I'm going to be installing some new gauges this week and I was wondering how you Guys ran the wiring through the firewall. Do you drill a new hole? If so, were's the best place? Or do you use the factory loom holes and run them through with the rest of the harness? Thanks
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On the auto trucks you can use the hole for the clutch cylinder but on the manual you will have to drill a new hole and install a rubber gromet. You may also be able to use a tool that punched a round hole in an existing gromet. You don't want to just poke a hole in an existing gromet because it will cause tearing. Remove your headlight switch and you be able to thread the wiring and tubing easily from the a pillar to the underside of the dash and out the firewall. I suggest using plastic split loom for 100% of the length of the runs. You can get it at Harbor Frieght for a buck or two and it looks factory. I run boost, pyro and electric fuel pressure gauges. My Stewart Warner Fuel pressure gauge is a sweet set up. I have senders pre and post filter with Geno's tapped banjo bolts. On the A pillar I have a double pole switch and I can switch back and forth to check for plugged fuel filters. If you want pics or diagrams pm me.
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As rockwithjason said, you can use the clutch cylinder mounting, if you have an auto. I have several going thru there, and will be adding more when I get the pyro/boost gauge.
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There are some rubber grommets in firewall just make a cut in them and pull wire's through grommets are nearby master cylinder it rains a ton where I live so I always use a little silicone sealant around wires when I'm done
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