Elyza Dual-little. 1985 F350 DRW

[Gsmblue]

10-4.

I am off on Friday and will go hunt!

[Gsmblue]

Looks like only Napa has fusible links! They are ordered and i will get them this afternoon.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I'm finding this more and more with out of date parts and technology.
Just getting a fusible link (or in my case a distributor rotor) can be a challenge.

I used to know where to source almost anything I wanted 25 years ago, before the instant gratification of internet commerce brought a new paradigm.
But a lot of parts chains won't stock a SKU they only sell occasionally.
Many don't even have one in their regional warehouse.

Glad you've got a handle on the problem and a part on the way.

Lots of rodents like to gnaw wire insulation.
Honda and VW were really bad for awhile because they were using environmentally conscious soy based vinyl.
It was like smearing peanut butter on the harness!

Honda had to add Denatonium Benzoate and/or Capsaicin to the insulation because of vermin problems.

[Gsmblue]

I popped into Autozone and they said, we should have ONE! When the guy looked he said “I think it has been over a year since someone asked for a fusible link”

So i got it from Napa.

All nicely installed and cleaned up. And didn’t make a squat of difference..

I got out my EVTM and traced the issue back to the curved connector by the steering column, i forget the number now… but basically pulled it apart, some contact cleaner and reconnected it and BOOM! All good :)

It took about 3 hours 🤦‍♂️

[Gary Lewis]

Well done!  

[grumpin]

Cool!

[ArdWrknTrk]

Glad you figured it out!  

I don't feel so alone after chasing my tail with a light switch and pigtail before jumpering out the back of my fuse panel the other day.

[Gsmblue]

Misery loves company and all that!

[ArdWrknTrk]

Not miserable, and I'm glad you aren't either.  

Just, we are both doing our best to resolve an issue, but ultimately figure out we are chasing a red herring.

I REALLY feel for you, getting the wrong size carpet.  😖
Literally thought to myself "That's something I would have done"

[Gsmblue]

Finally got a friend ti help me with the carpet. Front bench is in. Need to trim up and put the back bench in, then I can install all the trim .

[Gary Lewis]

Looking good!  You'll be driving it soon, dualing-little.  

[grumpin]

Nice!

[Gsmblue]

Yeah, so excited! Need to paint the rear bench hardware before the bench can go in. Also need to work on some of the trim pieces still. But this is a huge milestone and I can’t wait to share pics as i get this stage all buttoned down.

[Gary Lewis]

You are almost ready to turn a corner - in Elyza Dual-little.

[Gsmblue]

I love the puns!!

[Gary Lewis]

My father would have said they are 2/3s of a pun - PU!  

[Gsmblue]

Messed around with the carpet. Trimmed it a bit and it is laying down ok. It maybe about 1/2 inch too far forward so may need to deal with that tomorrow.

Brought the door strip/step things in for a quick buff. Small steps..

You can just about tell which one i have been working on..

[Gary Lewis]

Just about?  It is easy to tell which one you've been working on!  And it looks great.  

Yes, small steps but they add up.  

[rcarlisle]

Congrats on getting the new carpet in.   Looks good.   I feel your pain though

[Gsmblue]

If the weather cooperates I should the interior all buttoned down by the end of the weekend. Then I will post some real pics :)