Jonny Hart Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Yeah, I found the same. The lights on mine are at least as good as my daily. Windows and sunroof are much more eager too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJH911 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Yeah, I found the same. The lights on mine are at least as good as my daily. Windows and sunroof are much more eager too. ...and £1,574 less than RPM's Nolden kit! Haven't tried the windows yet; kept them up as i had the roof down. T'was a bit chilly on the M11 into London at 7 last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkothesane Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Just had a quick skim through the thread (having just been fiddling with my fuses to get my indicators working). Could you please just give me a quick overview on replacing the fuse block on my 1987 3.2? Is your kit all-inclusive and could you let me have the cost with carriage please? (TIPEC discount?) Does your block take standard blade fuses? Sorry if these questions have already been answered but its a big thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) There's a comprehensive install manual on our website! www.classicretrofit.com Edited August 3, 2016 by Jonny Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusape Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Hi All, I've recently purchased a 1983 sc thats been backdated to 1970 911s look. The conversion was done by a well known firm and cost the original owner a very considerable amount of money. I have been surprised at the number of what I can only describe as "short cuts" taken during the conversion. Now this could be because the OP didn't want to spend more than a fixed budget ..(although he did spend very close to six figures!!), or the builders attention to detail was very poor indeed and what couldn't be seen by the owner was just ignored. The fuse board is just one example of many. I've just installed one of Johnny's fuse boards. I simply swapped like for like as directed, so have had no issues and everything works as it did with old board. Took about an hour to complete. You will see from the pic below that there was no fuse in position 6...The fuel pump I think? (green circle) I am assuming that the main feeds for the fuel pump, are the thick RED wires, now both at no 4 TOP (25amp) and no 8 BOTTOM(16amp). See Blue arrows. There is also a bridge wire (red arrow) between no 7 & 8 (both 16amp) that I have't seen on other cars.... Any ideas what this is or why this would be required? https://www.flickr.com/photos/146414303@N08/shares/76a579 There is also another peculiar problem that existed before I changed the board. If the side lights are switched on and I indicate left or right, then the dip-beam headlights switch on. If I push the stalk to main-beam, the lights then switch off. Indicating when the stalk is in main-beam position at outset, does not switch on the lights.... I hope this all makes sense. Does anyone have any ideas on either of these Issues. Thanks for your help. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Firstly, I refer to the fuses as B-N, when B is the block number and N is the fuse (this is how the numbering is on the inside lid and the physical blocks). There are three blocks from left to right they are 3 way, 10 way and 8 way. Hence 2-3 means block 2, fuse 3 which is the sixth fuse from the left. Fuse 2-3 is the fuel pump fuse. Usually, this is fed by a plain red wire that comes from the top of fuse 2-8. Fuses 2-4 and 2-5 should not be linked at the top. Out panel 'takes care' of all links anyway - the links being marked with white bars between the terminals. Since the fuel pump requires a 25A fuse, initially I thought this has been swapped to use either 2-2 or 2-1 but I can't see the fat red wire on the bottom of either of those. Please note on the Porsche wiring diagrams be aware that they have a different numbering scheme - they number the fuses right to left 1 to 21. Edited December 17, 2016 by Jonny Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusape Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Jonny, thanks for the reply. I have replicated this exact wiring with your new board, missing out 2-3 and all is working as it was previously. I had guessed that the wiring may be incorrect, so want to put it right. Are you suggesting I remove the bridge wire between 2-4 & 2-5 ? There are three thick wires on the bottom, 1-1, 1-3 and 2-5. The fuse ratings on my panel are also unlike any reference I have seen, so I suspect I will have to get an auto electrician to sort this, as its way over my head. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Well, the easiest way to identify the fuel pump fuse would be to pull it while the car is running! The red link is wrong as per standard wiring but all bets are off when the elves have been in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Nice bit of advertising from Home Built by Jeff there Jonny ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera32TargaSp Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Hi Johnny, Do these circuit breakers fit in your fuseboards with the covers on? I'm guessing not..? https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/285/category/60 Thanks! Edited August 8, 2017 by Carrera32TargaSp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevil Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, Carrera32TargaSp said: Hi Johnny, Do these circuit breakers fit in your fuseboards with the covers on? I'm guessing not..? https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/285/category/60 Thanks! Nice, I might buy some of those for the rally car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Carrera32TargaSp said: Hi Johnny, Do these circuit breakers fit in your fuseboards with the covers on? I'm guessing not..? https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/285/category/60 Thanks! Doubt it, we've only just got clearance to the cover with the standard fuses. They look twice as tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera32TargaSp Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 20 hours ago, Jonny Hart said: Doubt it, we've only just got clearance to the cover with the standard fuses. They look twice as tall. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi Jonny. as this post is pinned can you’d till order the panel? john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 ^ order from www.classicretrofit.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semprini27 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Anyone fitted this on an 88 3.2? Mine won’t start now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, semprini27 said: Anyone fitted this on an 88 3.2? Mine won’t start now... A bit obvious but have you double checked each connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, semprini27 said: Anyone fitted this on an 88 3.2? Mine won’t start now... I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semprini27 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dr Rock said: I did Any chance of a photo of wiring colours into terminals for comparison ? Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, semprini27 said: Any chance of a photo of wiring colours into terminals for comparison ? Pretty please? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Here is mine on an ‘89 if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semprini27 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Just now, Wingnonut said: Here is mine on an ‘89 if that helps. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, semprini27 said: Any chance of a photo of wiring colours into terminals for comparison ? Pretty please? Doc got a bit carried away with the fire lighters last bbq 🍖 🍗 season. But it’s ok, he’s looking for another bbq now. Too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semprini27 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, Busybee said: Doc got a bit carried away with the fire lighters last bbq 🍖 🍗 season. But it’s ok, he’s looking for another bbq now. Too soon? Oh bugger, I forgot about that!! Sorry!! Mine still doesn't start Can't see any obvious problems having re-checked against Wingnonut's pic. 2 hours ago, Wingnonut said: Here is mine on an ‘89 if that helps. Any chance of a clearer shot of the lower wires if you get a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I had a similar problem with my SC and Jonnny was very helpful but it was difficult diagnosing at distance. I eventually fashioned a work around to get the car to GCR for them to fix. Their electrician (slightly ironically called Lukas but very clever) noticed I had a couple of wires in non-standard positions. I had transposed everything accurately but my car's wiring had been changed slightly at some stage in its past. Lukas figures out the best way might be to return the wiring to standard, part of which was removing a bridge, and it it worked straight away. It may be worth checking to see whether your car's wiring is all in the standard positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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