Build Fly By Night

[RUSH55]

Going back to November 11, 2021….

Here’s a pic of where it was mounted on the truck I pulled it off of. It’s probably somewhat even with the pump, or maybe elevated a tad.

 

[RUSH55]

Finally have something to show!
The Fly By Night “Power Tray” prototype is together and wired.
This has been quite the road getting this thing lined out. I’m fairly happy with how it turned out, and am thinking about just running it after it’s painted.
Lots of tools and products from several companies to make it happen.

I made the decision to change the original plan from a single bulkhead to three. Main battery power comes in from an 8AWG wire through an Amphenol PanelMate ATHD plug and receptacle, to a 50 amp breaker and then to the battery buss bar, which supplies juice to both relays. The ignition power comes in through the six position Amphenol ATP plug and socket to activate the ignition relay which sends juice to the ignition buss bar which in turn feeds the 5, 15amp fused circuits for coils, injectors, and others. These all leave the panel via 16AWG wire and an Amphenol DuraMate 14 position bulkhead socket. The second relay is for the fuel pump which is activated from an incoming wire from the ECM, goes through a 25amp fuse and exits in 14AWG through the 6 position plug.

 

[RUSH55]

I’m also combining circuits together in these nifty MetriPack “sealed splice packs”, which will be mounted to the side of the panel.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Wow, that took some foresight to get laid out and executed

 

[RUSH55]

Wow, that took some foresight to get laid out and executed

Yes, like a year’s worth!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Where are you mounting it?

 

[RUSH55]

Where are you mounting it?

Driver’s side inner fender

 

[bobm]

AMAZING

 

[Ol Yeller]

I’m guessing no real estate left on PS? Seems like mostly see them over there

 

[RUSH55]

I’m guessing no real estate left on PS? Seems like mostly see them over there

I wanted it on the passenger side, but yes, all the real estate is taken up by the dual battery tray and air cleaner. Passenger side was wide open.

 

[RUSH55]

Some links

https://www.amphenol-sine.com/pdf/catalog/PanelMate-AT-ATP-Flyer-2018.pdf

https://www.amphenol-sine.com/pdf/catalog/Duramate-Family-Brochure-2019.pdf

Take the part numbers and then go to Mouser

Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor

Electronic components distributor with huge selection in stock and ready to ship same day with no minimum orders. New electronic parts added daily.

www.mouser.com

I Mouser

 

[RUSH55]

Amateur builder wiring tip -

I’ve been using LT1 Swap - https://lt1swap.com/ as a guide for the engine wiring harness. This guy suggested using masking tape to wrap the wiring to keep it organized, so that’s what I’ve been doing. After 25 times of reorganizing the wiring, I’m pretty fed up with peeling off tape. Decided to try some double sided Velcro stripping instead.

 

[scrapdaddy]

That is good tip! Smart thinking.

 

[PabloCruise]

Finally have something to show!
The Fly By Night “Power Tray” prototype is together and wired.
This has been quite the road getting this thing lined out. I’m fairly happy with how it turned out, and am thinking about just running it after it’s painted.
Lots of tools and products from several companies to make it happen.

I made the decision to change the original plan from a single bulkhead to three. Main battery power comes in from an 8AWG wire through an Amphenol PanelMate ATHD plug and receptacle, to a 50 amp breaker and then to the battery buss bar, which supplies juice to both relays. The ignition power comes in through the six position Amphenol ATP plug and socket to activate the ignition relay which sends juice to the ignition buss bar which in turn feeds the 5, 15amp fused circuits for coils, injectors, and others. These all leave the panel via 16AWG wire and an Amphenol DuraMate 14 position bulkhead socket. The second relay is for the fuel pump which is activated from an incoming wire from the ECM, goes through a 25amp fuse and exits in 14AWG through the 6 position plug.

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Wow, that sounds like it took some thought!
Looks great! Well done...

 

[PabloCruise]

Wow, that took some foresight to get laid out and executed

Right?!? Lots o planning...

 

[PabloCruise]

Where are you mounting it?

Sounds like a rather personal question Ron...

 

[PabloCruise]

Amateur builder wiring tip -

I’ve been using LT1 Swap - https://lt1swap.com/ as a guide for the engine wiring harness. This guy suggested using masking tape to wrap the wiring to keep it organized, so that’s what I’ve been doing. After 25 times of reorganizing the wiring, I’m pretty fed up with peeling off tape. Decided to try some double sided Velcro stripping instead.

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Mo betta...

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Amateur builder wiring tip -

I’ve been using LT1 Swap - https://lt1swap.com/ as a guide for the engine wiring harness. This guy suggested using masking tape to wrap the wiring to keep it organized, so that’s what I’ve been doing. After 25 times of reorganizing the wiring, I’m pretty fed up with peeling off tape. Decided to try some double sided Velcro stripping instead.

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Nice. I assume it all gets covered by some split-loom at the end?

 

[RUSH55]

Nice. I assume it all gets covered by some split-loom at the end?

Yepper - some of that cloth tape and loom. The Velcro thing is for temporary until the harness is complete and done and I’m happy with how it’s routed.

 

[PabloCruise]

Yepper - some of that cloth tape and loom. The Velcro thing is for temporary until the harness is complete and done and I’m happy with how it’s routed.

I thought you would go w/ some nice masking tape...