Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Peaklander said: About the Tesa tape, note it is deceptively visible when you are applying it but if you need to remove it, after a few days the end seems to have disappeared. Out comes the knife to try to find it and the whole tape wrap then seems to take control and you have a fight. Best advice is to get the cables and positions correct first time. Yeah, have noticed the disappearing end...lol If it has to be cut I don't see it as an issue rolls of the stuff are cheap enough to be able to just re-wrap it required regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, muddy said: I learnt the hard way the issues those cheap plastic islolaters can give, I would recccamend swapping it out for This type. Beat me to it. But also with these, watch out for cheap and nasty copies and buy decent ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, muddy said: I learnt the hard way the issues those cheap plastic islolaters can give, I would recccamend swapping it out for This type. I'll keep that in mind, only ever had issues once in 20 odd years, but if it does become an issue I will certainly look at them thank you Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Stellaghost said: A now very apparent downside to fitting these axles is due to my lack of height 5'7" I can no longer reach into the engine bay etc I now have to employ these..lol Regards Stephen I think you need a pit... To drive Sid into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 28 minutes ago, muddy said: I learnt the hard way the issues those cheap plastic islolaters can give, I would recccamend swapping it out for This type. That advert doesn't inspire me with confidence. A switch (in most use cases) will have a voltage and current rating. Doubling the voltage doesn't halve the current rating... Very unusual to have what is effectively a power rating. Different currents for AC and DC yes but two different DC voltages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Point taken, the genuine durite one is £70, so something can't be as good however I fitted a cheaper one to my unimog many years ago and It has been fine but that is just my experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 If engine bay access is awkward with the height.... it might be worth making up one of those over-wheel steps to carry with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, landroversforever said: If engine bay access is awkward with the height.... it might be worth making up one of those over-wheel steps to carry with you. Know exactly what you mean, it's a good idea thank you regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 The isolator you have for the winch are much better than the plastic ones but cheaper than the big durite job. Good progress it's really starting to get there. Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 hours ago, landroversforever said: The old stand on and top forwards things? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I’ve never seen those before - presumably they have a long base that slides under the axle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Anderzander said: I’ve never seen those before - presumably they have a long base that slides under the axle ? They do. I imported one from the states but they are not as practical as they look. Super uncomfortable, only good if your doing light stuff as you can’t lift much without getting stuck and if you have a bit of a gut then forget about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Stellaghost said: A now very apparent downside to fitting these axles is due to my lack of height 5'7" I can no longer reach into the engine bay etc I feel your pain Also - I have to say wiring looks good! Tesa tape, grommets, neatly flush trimmed black cable ties, are you sure you're a real Land Rover owner? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, dangerous doug said: They do. I imported one from the states but they are not as practical as they look. Super uncomfortable, only good if your doing light stuff as you can’t lift much without getting stuck and if you have a bit of a gut then forget about it. What about a lot of a gut? Asking for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, landroversforever said: What about a lot of a gut? Asking for a friend Dangle yourself over with the engine crane in that case … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, Anderzander said: Dangle yourself over with the engine crane in that case … …..have done this too😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 36 minutes ago, landroversforever said: What about a lot of a gut? Asking for a friend It’s not fat Ross, it’s power! I’ve told you this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: I feel your pain Also - I have to say wiring looks good! Tesa tape, grommets, neatly flush trimmed black cable ties, are you sure you're a real Land Rover owner? Yeah, something tells me he's not quite as bad at this electricity thing as he makes out to be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Power ??? Mine does contribute to my gravity … that’s a type of energy isn’t it ? 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, elbekko said: Yeah, something tells me he's not quite as bad at this electricity thing as he makes out to be. Really @elbekko....lol Wrapping tape, gromets and cable ties are hardly electrical circuit's, they are just window dressing allowing me to stall actually doing the bloody wiring........Regards Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 It's a lightweight, there's like 5 wires in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 hours ago, landroversforever said: What about a lot of a gut? Asking for a friend Well that's just as bad as being short, unless you've got ape arms, short and gut still keep you from reaching into the engine bay.....lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, elbekko said: It's a lightweight, there's like 5 wires in it Yes and that's 4 too bloody many..... Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Yes and that's 4 too bloody many..... Regards Stephen Really though….it only needs 3 to work😂 I feel I have to echo what people are saying and say you’re doing a good job of it for someone who says they hate wiring.I have run much worse…. It needs to work and not catch on fire, the rest is a bonus David Freiburger did a really good piece on roadkill garage about wiring. Breaking everything down into bitesize chunks. worth a watch and a £7 a month motortrend subscription on Amazon here’s a link to the abbreviated epesode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Some more electrical progress Main power cable Bit of 15mm copper pipe yo help keep things tight Some rub protection Regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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