Making a CUSTOM engine harness from SCRATCH!! (Full process)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
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Most youtubers talk about working on their cars and pay someone else to do it. Jimmy makes his own shit from scratch and when he does have to get it made he helps the entire time with the project. Mad respect, keep doing what your doing.
He just soaks up information. Gotta get him welding though! Taylor Ray is very similar in his work ethic.
@@ChannelPineappleSon it's why I love this channel! LZ is nice for vanity stuff, but I feel like I learn more here.
Dude is a real car enthusiast
@@mathewross-brooks5164 he just has a natural curiosity, which is sadly rare these days
This! This is what makes me him so great and separates him from the rest. 🤘🏻
As a programmer who spends all day sitting in front of a computer I envy RJs posture so much.
I try really really hard to make sure that i sit up straight as much as possible
Same here lol
@@rjay_az made sure to sit up extra straight today, hopefully it's not too late to improve my posture
@@fortniteweatherchannel never too late baby, stick with it!
it’s insane how much a few heavy deadlifts a few times a week helped with my posture
These have been my favorite videos. I remember the one you made in your basement. Thanks for the "boring technical" stuff! The Oakes Garage is my favorite on youtube.
one aspect of the car hobby i just can't deal with is electric work. blows my mind how good you are at this stuff. love watching this content!
“Are you proud of it? Because I wouldn’t be”
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This is the kind of shit people pay big money for. Thank you Jimmy
As a PLC programmer, at the start of the video you pretty much explained everything they taught me at college about inputs, outputs and logic controllers.
Add wire calculations and he would go full professor Oakes
Nice to see I'm not the only one in that profession who likes cars!
Have to invest into quality crimpers and splice connections. Solder can fatigue and crack after exposed vibration. Motorsport wiring and OEM exclusively crimps for this (and a few other) reasons. Otherwise, looks good dude! Definitely no small undertaking.
U killed it on the harness great job & I just got my break hearts not ring lands shirt fit is on point
So questions:
From a work flow perspective, did you find it easier to work by tool / process, or by individual connector? Like did you strip every wire, then solder everything that needed it, then crimp pins on the rest? Or did you finish prepping each wire before moving to the next?
What was the amazon loom you used? Would you buy more of it?
Did you tape the harness under the loom like some oems, or do you think it’s not necessary?
Finally, would you make yourself a harness schematic, or do you think that’s unnecessary because you built the harness?
I love this video, thanks man!
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Not to thread jack however I've found different techniques work differently depending on the resources you have. It can be difficult to source a NEW ECM connector with brand new pins. When I have not been able to source one I usually attach the wires to the ECM pins and sleeve it from the ECM towards the connectors. In the situation where a new ECM connector is available the easiest way is to measure your longest connector and either measure everything to lenght or terminate the sensors/switches first make the branches then leave the ECM connector for last, this way the hardest part which is wire placement is already done. You can terminate the ECM connector indoors comfortably.
To answer your questions get all your cables in place and to length solder if required cover all solder joints with two layers of heat shrink or one layer of adhesive lined heat shrink this stops the solder joint from bending and cracking.
When it comes to the connectors crimp by tool as the wire strip lengths will be different. Use the manufacturers data sheet as a guide. I’m guessing jimmy used what looked like generic tools.
The looming must be cut with a hot knife to fuse the ends which prevents fraying. Cheaper loom isn’t more likely to fray. An alternative you could use is spiral wrap or conduit.
As for schematics just create a pin table meaning boost pump is on pins 17 and 18 just like jimmy did a schematic just isn’t needed as it’s just a diy project schematics are used to make manufacturers drawings and for electrical testing.
Jimmy just in case you were wondering I freaking love wiring videos you seem to know what you're doing in wiring and I freaking love attention to detail on wiring harness
Your wearing my shirt bro 😊😊😊 I got new ones on coming soon ima send you
What makes a good youtuber? Someone that can entertain people even with stuff that's normally boring. You make wiring seem fun.
Jimmy’s quality and attention to detail is one of the most underrated on RUclips.
I think you're right with "pinning" because there's a tool called a de-pinner for removing wires from the connector in computers when you're resleeving your wires.
This video was so dope! And I don’t even know anything about wiring, but man this video was sick and it looks so clean
Awesome work Jimmy, appreciate you staying engaged with us during the harness build. I have way more confidence when I start toe build my F20C harness.....gosh you helped more than you know man, excellent work Jimmy, thank you.
when the outro hits i feel like i can break through a brick wall lol "Im Mad cause i wanted you to knoooouoowwwww"
Apology Note by Bonsai Trees. I found them from this channel and i love their music so much lol
@@manbeezis same lol, now they're one of my favourite bands
I love how in depth you went with this. I like working on my own cars but don't have the time or opportunity to build one of this caliber, yet. I love learning how and why things work the way they do, that's why I'm an engineer! Love these geeky/ nerdy vids!
Jimmy, looming protips for ya bud.
I couldn't tell from the video but the wire bundles should have a slight twist so the harness will be more compliant in positioning. Grab a butterknife or a metal spatula and heat it up to a dull red and use that to cut the woven loom to help keep it from fraying(you can buy a hot knife, but goodwill has butterknives for cheap and you already have a torch.). When you cut the loom, you want it to be expanded to around twice the diameter of it when it is fully pulled tight or at about the diameter to be slightly tight on the bundle. You can slide the uncut loom down the wire bundles and then back it off some to get the right length, that way you avoid discrepancies in length due to stretch you get from eye-balling or measuring and cutting off the bundle.
For the final casing with the woven loom, the super sick pro way is to have the sub bundles cased beyond the separation point(so some of the sub-bundle casing is inside the main casing.) and use a fabric loom tape to hold it in place. You then slide the final casing on from the origin point(the ecu, main harness plug, etc.) all the way down, but do not cut it yet. Heatshrink the end of the outer casing at the point furthest from the origin. Then you work backwards with a pick to pull the sub-bundles through the outer casing, pushing the casing towards itself to expand it so you can slip the sub-bundles through the holes. After all the sub-bundles are pulled through, cut the origin end of the outer casing and heatshrink it in place. Cutting the origin end is easily done if you tape before the point you want to cut and then push the casing together to expand it and then scissors to cut. Finally heatstrink or fabric tape over the base of the sub-bundles as you did.
Kind of a pain to do it like that and it takes a longer time but the results are super clean and durable. You did great for your first time just trying to figure it out yourself.
I am just lost when look jimmy hold that harness in the beginning. Respect to you Jimmy for finished it and hope it will work as you wanted. Cannot wait for the next video.
Just started doing this stuff for a living after years in production automotive paint. It blows my mind how labor-intensive wiring is, and you didn’t start with a simple one! Have fun!
I've been building a harness for a 84 d150 with a 3rd gen hemi I found nothing so watched this and a few others and got it going. Thank you. They sell nothing cheap for that swap
The power distribution advice is gold. Love that brother
I have never understood wiring until today. Ty
This is a good show for my OCD... So nice
heres a tip i use when using mesh braided sleeving. get yourself a hot knife to cut the braided sleeve. it will keep it from fraying apart when you put in the wires. then add the adhesive glue lined heatshrink to the ends to keep it in place.
I just did some repairs on my engine loom today , 30 years old and needs to be replaced with standalone management and a new loom XD
The over lapping of the sleeve is a genius idea, wish I did that one mine. Looks sleek. Top tip is to plug it first before sleeving to test. It's a pain as you'll have to pin and then de-pin the connectors to then put sleeve on but it's better than tearing apart the look if there's a fault.
BRO.... LOVE this video!!! you did an amazing job for the first time. The description for how to make a harness is A1! I am starting to make harnesses and this 1 video helped me a lot !
I love watching this channel because I tend to learn things passively. When I'm working on my own cars, I'll run into trouble and realize, "wait! I've seen Jimmy and the gang deal with this before" and I can handle it. In this one, I ain't learning passively! I'm constantly rewinding, making sure I understand it all! Good stuff!!!
I've said it before, I'll say it again: THIS IS THE BEST AUTOMOTIVE CHANNEL ON RUclips (and my favorite overall - the only channel I notice when there isn't an upload in a couple days haha)
You have a very cool way of explaining things in simple terms.
i just made my harness for a 2006 ecotec into my 1984 alfa romeo spider... this is a great way to do it... 1st make all your pigtails from the sensors.. keep the wires about 2 meters long... then from the ecu make the harness from there about .5 meter lay the sensors long.. then put the ecu where you want it to mount..... set each pigtail were you want it to route in the engine bay.. nice and clean... then overlap the ecu harness over the sensor pigtails.. clip even, solder and use a heat srink cover each solder connection.. then wrap the harness... does not take to much time and easy to do
Every time lapse where you were working with the harness are seriously the most satisfying time lapse in your entire channel, the music choice is absolutely fantastic as well loved it
Awensome Video! Thinking About Restoreing The Whole Wireing Harness In My 200SX. This Is A Great Video That Can Inspire Others Who Dream Of Restoreing Their Car, Keep It Up!
I was excited for this video, but was even more excited when I saw (Full Process). I've considered doing this when I rebuild my KA in my s13. Great video man. Thank you!
I understand most people don’t like wiring but this video was great. Please do more in depth wiring videos Jimbo!
I love Jimmy’s timelapses just for the music lol. Wish I knew what they are.
One suggestion from someone who has made many harnesses (good and bad) - The sensor wires related to crank/cam, knock, ignition can cause strange issues if they're not shielded. Not a big deal on some engine/ECU combos, but required on others. Wire routing is a factor as well. I just got in the habit of using shielded wire for those sensors all the time, to prevent dirty electrical interference. Other than that, it's about perfect, especially for a first one.
The loom job on that harness is perfection. 👌👌👌
Super impressive the length jimmy goes to, to do everything the right way and on his own. I definitely see all the hard work he puts into his builds its crazy.
This is great, would love to see more really in depth tuning and wiring episodes.
I second Promods comment on investing in good crispers and connectors, I believe the crimps we use are similar to the Nissan OEM ones, also don’t recommend that loom, looks good but no heat protection, also populating the connector is the term you are looking for, but pinning does work too, keep up the good work Jimmy
I really enjoy these, they allow me to casually learn about harnesses and systems I'm not used to
good job for your first time. I did mine the same way except the only thing i did different was I wrapped the whole harness with Tesa tape first then loomed it. did make it a little stiffer but since it is in my truck and sometimes goes off road and dirt roads I wanted to have extra protection against vibration since the one i did runs from front all the way to the back routing through and around the frame etc. one thing people don't realize is how time consuming it is, also it is better to fix your lengths before you get too far, i found that out on my first one.
😮 This thing is a work of art, thank you for your time.
Jimmy, great video. I have been trying to find a video where they ACTUALLY make a harness not just talk about it, but really show the process to get a grip of how big a task it REALLY is. Pinning is indeed what it is called. One thing that could have made the whole pinning process easier would be a better pin crimper. Those ones work but there are nicer ones where the head is 90 degrees to the handles and you just push it all together and its 1 singular crimp and has a pressure setting. Harness looks great. Keep up the great content man!
I'm stoked because I'm going to link my SR in my coupe and this will be the biggest help since I'm scared to make my harness. Hella hype man, love your content so much!!!
So dope seeing you use a New Zealand built ECU. I have a link g3 in my Subaru legacy, and my mates got a G4 in his AWD k24 ek civic.
You made this so much simpler for us 💯
Honestly that's crazy how you just put that together
Wiring videos definitely give me a bit of a chub. Awesome job Jimmy!
Man, I'm in the electronics dept of a formula student car, and this video helps a lot!
Also, we use the link g4+ fury platform, so these vids are awesome.
Keep doing this work man!
Great vid. Wiring has scared me forever. I feel like I have a basis for starting a flying lead harness now. You get 1 subscribe.
Great video y'all I appreciate this very much broke down the task I need to accomplish far more manageable and I appreciate it
What a beast Jimmy is at wiring
Digging the b roll music selection. Quite a vibe I must say :D
right on time Mr. Oakes, thanks...
Love the video man! As an electrical engineering major I love seeing this and how I can relate it to the real world, especially cars! Keep up the awesome work!😎
i love wiring so much idk why but i love making harnesses
Love that this car is getting some love
Melt the ends on your loom with a lighter as soon as you cut it. Don't kill it, just enough to bind some of the fibers together in each weave. I do home automation systems for a living and use a ton of that stuff.
I actually really enjoy the technical videos. Keep it up Jimbo
I used to do pinning for Train Engine and chassis harnesses, the finished harnesses were like 40ft long and probably 400lbs 😂 I did enjoy it tho, very tiny work but once you grip and understand it it's cakes.
Thank you for making this! I always wondered how the ECU wiring works. Big props to you tackling this yourself! Future notice, easy loom is a thing. It's so handy!
Next time I would advise holding off on the heat shrink at your plug ends to make sure you have enough slack when you pin the wires and install them into your connectors. I have built several harnesses for SAKAI asphalt rollers installing gps tracking units and US friendly diagnostic adapters at the factory.
Technical stuff is the best jimmy keep it up!!!!
Jimmy, that's the kind of video that make me learn a lot, because not that much person explain and show those kind of things, specally on the harness and wiring stuff because they think its boring. Thanks ! BTW, do you hardwire your fuel pump on yours S chassis ?
7:27 “luv you” “get out.” 💀💀😂
Yo Jimmy! Not sure if you've used it before, but the cloth tape they use in oem harness' is called Tesa Tape, I've only ever used the generic stuff off ebay but works great and looks legit. Nice work mate!
When I cut the loom I use a hot razor blade, it keeps it from fraying.
Sounds legit. I will give that a try when I loom my wiring.
I really love that you explained everything in detail and found it very interesting. Keep it up
Keeping it real and doing your own work, just like many of us watching would have to do with limited funds. You deserve way more than 287k subscribers that's for sure.
For the connectors where you thought you had a little to little wire to play with, if you had saved the heatshrink on the end of the loom untill you where done with the connectors you would have a lot more flexibility when crimping, then just adjust the position of the heatshrink to where the connector is when done.
Big moves! I cant wait to see this thing run again!
Love the longer videos jimbo!!!! My lunch break go to!!
Thanks alot for this video. Explains looming and the joints quite well.
Yes!!! So stoked for this episode.
Wow that is some super clean loom work
I envy that you have built a full harness but I’ve only made enough to do a switch panel, and I’ve learned the hard way about concentric twisting. It is a necessary technique for it cause it makes a world of difference back to back. You should try it and it’ll help you improve 👍🏻
That was really useful, thank you Jimmy.
Man this is a super super good video. Makin me feel all confident about wiring.
Nice job I'm in the middle of building my own harness from scratch as well. It's definitely time consuming, Its taking me a bit of time to finish it since well.... I do have a full time job 😂.
You are a big hero to me Jimmy!
This video is not for me but im 100% sure this video will help a lot of people out there Jim. Good one like it
You deserve a cool 1 million plus subs man. You are a badass.
So satisfying watching the start and the end product! Impressive as hell! And all the content is fire! Never boring! 🤟
This is legit bro, makes me want to make my own harness for my EF.
Lol, “he said desired!” I’m subbed now
This video is great. Now I have a little more info on building my JZ harness!
If i'm following, there is one line of power at 14ft length. At each intersection, where we need to branch off and add power, how are you putting power to those bundles? Are you stripping and soldering the power wire making a branch into the applicable bundle? Or is there a different technique youre using? Doing it that way is the only I can think of, but has problems (in my head) with holding up.
I've been waiting for a wiring video like this for so long
Quick tip for the loom, use Black electrical tape on the wire before looming to hide the color from the wire. It will make the wiring a bit thick and harder to manage tho.
AT LEAST U CAN PICK UP SOME LINGO TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS lol Jimmy Oakes u crack me up
THIS is going to help me alot. Totally downloaded this for later. I'm gunna put a sr20 in a 240 hatch and super afraid of the wiring lmao
Love it, I can't wait to see this car moving again
I feel your pain on the harness
Doing the same on my s13 and it’s interesting for sure
The song change at 20:33 gave me manscape lawnmower add flashbacks
Never been jealous of another man until I started watching Jimmy Oakes, he’s 7’ 37”, jacked, smart as hell, probably looks like someone duck taped a arm to the bottom of his torso (we all know what I’m talking about) Guess we know who’s gods favorite is 😂😂 all love Jimmy no hate
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This video was awesome and insane job on the loom