Speed sensor and reverse light switch

[ritter4242]

So this past weekend I got some work done on my 78/81 FrankenPorsche... unfortunately it was all steps in the wrong direction (got everything put together and found a gas leak) so took the engine out and pulled the fuel lines. In the process I found that the speed sensor cable had been pinched, and one of the wires was damaged. is that something I can cut and then splice back together? would that damage the integrity? normally I'd just cut my losses and replace it, but my budget went out the window...

Also I had damaged the reverse switch's cable the last time I took it all apart, took probably two inches off of it when I spliced it back together (someone had fun with the tolerances at the factory) Before I rip that cable apart, is there any way to get a new one? does it come out of the wiring harness relatively easy?

Hopefully you all had a slightly more productive weekend than I.

George

[tirwin]

Contact Dennis (timmy2). He made me a new engine and CIS harness. My reverse light switch connector was in bad shape. He has a source for the terminals so surely he could make you up a little extension for that.

Not sure about the speedo sensor but he can probably help with that too.

[ritter4242]

awesome! thank you, also nice picture

[ritter4242]

also, how do I find timmy2?

[ritter4242]

sorry, found him

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by ritter4242

sorry, found him

Timmy2 for sure. I despise those little reverse switch plug-in terminals once they start to go south.

I believe the speed sensor just delivers an electric pulse that needs a good path. Are either of the wires shielded with a mesh type wrap?

[ritter4242]

Bob, I'm not entirely sure, I know that the Brown (I think) wire got cut, but it looked like there were two other wires in there as well (both white, could have been a nylon support cord). worst case scenario is I just snip the thing in half and find out that there is shielding. I wouldn't be out anything as the one is already cut.

George

[scarceller]

If during the repair the wires are soldered and shrink tubing is used I see no reason why they can't be repaired. If exposed to water I also like to put RTV clear silicone inide the shrink tubing prior to shrinking it, then cleanup the excess RTV and you have a water tight wire repair.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by scarceller

If during the repair the wires are soldered and shrink tubing is used I see no reason why they can't be repaired. If exposed to water I also like to put RTV clear silicone inide the shrink tubing prior to shrinking it, then cleanup the excess RTV and you have a water tight wire repair.

+1, just a magnetic pulse signal wire, no critical current passes thru it. Heck I attached my GPS to it on the gauge side. Yes I have two speedos now

[ritter4242]

Originally Posted by scarceller

If during the repair the wires are soldered and shrink tubing is used I see no reason why they can't be repaired. If exposed to water I also like to put RTV clear silicone inide the shrink tubing prior to shrinking it, then cleanup the excess RTV and you have a water tight wire repair.

scarcellar: Thanks now I just need to patch my reverse light /: haha

Draco: that sounds amazing!

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Timmy2 for sure. I despise those little reverse switch plug-in terminals once they start to go south.

I believe the speed sensor just delivers an electric pulse that needs a good path. Are either of the wires shielded with a mesh type wrap?

Seriously !

Isn't this just a simple low voltage on off switch ?

What is the deal with the flimsy connectors and the "kilovolt" hard but brittle bakelite material for the plug ?