anything other than zipties for wireharness?

[nick7405]

I got to the part of the instruction where I am installing the rear harness and the ron francis instruction says to mount the harness with zipties.....Is there anything else that people are using or that seems more permanent? Thanks for any feedback

Nick

[frankeeski]

Cushion clips. F5R should have given you some for the fuel and brake lines along with the wiring harness. I buy bigger sizes here. https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-clamp-od-1-in-34-in-w-steel-vinyl-pk25-cov1713z1/i/G2206075/

[Papa]

+1 on the cushion clamps.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84620&d=1524424019

I drilled and tapped #10-24 threads into the chassis and mounted the harness with the clamps and stainless screws.

[Robodent]

The zip tie language is just to mock it up. When it’s time to permanently mount it after the build progresses and everything is hooked up then you will use line clamps and rivets to fasten them . Rob

[nick7405]

That makes more since. Thanks

[boat737]

Cushion clips. F5R should have given you some for the fuel and brake lines along with the wiring harness. I buy bigger sizes here. https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-clamp-od-1-in-34-in-w-steel-vinyl-pk25-cov1713z1/i/G2206075/

Me too.

[Railroad]

I used the same clamps, but found it easier to use tech screws. Those are the ones like F5 used to mount the panels when the car was shipped. They drill the hole and screw the clamp down without having to drill, then tap to mount the clamp.
If you do not like the threads on the tech screws you can remove them and then use the self tapping screw of the same size.
It taps a finer thread and less likely to back out.
A word of caution, if you use your impact to install either type of screw, do not over tighten and break the head off. The screws are super hard and I doubt you will be able to drill one out.
The tech screws can be used as a short drill bit to make the hole, and use a rivet, if you can get the riveter in place.

[steno]

One thing to keep in mind... it’s a good idea to put dielectric grease on the screws at installation. Takes only a second, but can save you hassle if you wish to remove them for some reason. But I’m one of those guys that puts something on most threaded fasteners.