1968 Chevelle Nomad Restoration - Part 39 - Electrical, Wiring, ECM, EGR Delete, Does Trans work?

In this video I put in a programmed computer (ECM), delete the EGR, change transmission fluid and check transmission. I then get all the wiring through the firewall and into the dash area, getting ready to hook it all up to the car.
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[@unchained20000000]

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[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@unchained20000000]

You hope I weren't too bored. There ain't nothing you do bores me. I watch every video you make.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@unchained20000000]

Twiddling fingers rocking back and forth fercited to be watching southern C&C from where I live up north the days are getting colder the nights are getting longer, but southern C&C's subscription count is getting stronger.

[@evanlyon4508]

The project is really coming along, you have way more patience than I do. I can't wait to see the finished product...... Love your channel, I learn a lot everytime I watch you.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@davidgardner262]

Just simply amazed at your knowledge of the wiring stuff, and the patience it must take to search all these connections out. I still like the way you do videos, in that you get stuff done and figured out….Then you bring us in to explain what was done👍Love the project and looking forward to the next one!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@terryeustice5399]

Wiring is such a pain in the butt. Takes real patience. I know you will get it right the way you want it. Thanks Lee for sharing!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks

[@Jagparts2023]

Been watching this build from the start here in England , It is never boring, only ever interesting and enjoyable.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@markisbreaux3039]

And we learn new stuff

[@WingmanJohnny]

Keep plugging away. It's all going to work out in the end. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@rickypevey7751]

I’ve watched this video through so it was informative

[@jaystrades3188]

I have 3 daughters so I can appreciate that work table ya got there lol

[@jam6sco2]

The new cluster fitted to the old bezel is going to look sharp.

[@docdenton5407]

That holly harness is looking better and better lol

[@clunkersandclassics]

I spent the Holley harness money buying an El Camino. Video tomorrow.

[@novals1319]

I had a truck like yours with the column " Tow/ Haul " switch so.... I got an extra floor board mounted Headlight Dimmer switch from a junked old 77 Chevy and mounted it in the dash so I could use dimmer switch to turn off/ on tow mode. Tow / Haul

[@clunkersandclassics]

New push button switches are only $5.

[@hankpugh4980]

A lot of work went into figuring the wiring out for both applications.Very impressive.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@thomasdenton5204]

Would not miss it for the world it all part your nomad advancher cool stuff

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@slyboogey6263]

Great progress!

[@clunkersandclassics]

it's getting there

[@lusterwright2886]

Your videos are interesting I love watching them keep up good work can’t wait to see it all done

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@kdog7617]

Yeah making good progress on the no mad restoration can't wait to see another video on it

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@502days]

Your doing really well with that wiring thanks for sharing take care

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@frankgannon8907]

Great video im glad you got all those wires figured out!!!!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@arnierock9558]

Great videos keep it coming thanks for the info

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@doctorhugocat]

Awesome!! When you fit the shifter, why not put the driver seat in, sit in it and simply move the shifter until it's perfect for you. Tailor-made driving position!

[@robertneill3057]

Bosch and Bendix were 2 main manufacturers of fuel injection systems at the time. Mechanical systems may be known as a 'Kugelfischer' system. This uses a flexible metallic cone with various roller cams and actuator pistons housed within the fuel distributor. One other electronic system is the Bosch D type Jetronic. This system can be recognized by a twin contact breaker points cassette housed within the base of the ignition distributor. There's 2 conventional relays with a seperate throttle butterfly switch and manifold pressure sensor as well as a temperature sensor. This system was also used on Volkswagen's Varient models (instead of twin carburetors) up till 1973.

[@richardhaywood4123]

If you watch half ass kustoms he has a few videos on the ls swap and he has software to unlock the computer and set it for simple usage in a classic,he has done many ls swaps.

[@johnkennedy2505]

There is only 4 wires that run the cruise control there is a little 4 wire connector that is 1/4 way down the turn signal harness. The wires are dark blue, light blue/black, grey and grey/black. I added cruise control to my 06 w/t with the box under the hood and turn signal switch from an 01 s10 blazer so they are pretty much the same for all cable throttle GM 4.3 & V8.

[@beeasy4360]

On these engines u better have a damm good ground they have like 10 from the factory I have swapped them in and out of there car they was made with and still give ground fits great channel I love that u go over everything even problems that how we all learn the best fix problems I just done a 72 chevelle 5.3 but I carburetor it because I already had one but I’m time I will put efi on it I’m gonna collect everything I need first to make everything work like to have a donee car are truck awesome channel great work

[@clunkersandclassics]

That's what I'm thinking is grounding problems but once it's in the car, I'll ground everything real good.

[@cbrobinson10]

There's a full LS swap harness with transmission wiring included for $400

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I think there are even cheaper ones that come directly from china.

[@nickenglezos687]

If you take your time it will work out don't get overwhelmed I like the Camaro shifter I would use the whole thing with the console if it would fit as for the key I'd try to use original spot and as long as you have the old gauge mount you can build something around it for the new one.peace...

[@tuck6464]

Pretty solid progress. (don't think we haven't noticed you avoiding this part) That electric is a very daunting challenge, even for an electric guy. More than likely, there are a couple more dreams/nightmares to be had there.

[@clunkersandclassics]

probably

[@bigbosshoss8148]

well done!!!!!

[@russellsnyder4221]

you 9nly need 4 wires to hook up under the truck fuse box and your tranny and everything will work .I personally think your going about it the hard way but it's your car .anyway live the videos

[@johnkennedy2505]

The park interlock solenoid is the first thing i disconnect on any new truck i get.

[@maj.FrankMBurns]

add external grounds to fuel pump and starter relay. that will bypass the antithetical if it has it. the antithetical works by recovering the grounds from those relays causing them not to work.

[@wilenelson1810]

Awesome!!!! 😎

[@c3dk]

I like you are so honest :-) (Don't see if you don't like wiring :-)

[@keithharden7844]

The cats ran off with the computer

[@elkenpressler6712]

Lol

[@davidconley3610]

I didn’t trust those damn cats from the first time I saw them!!

[@keithharden7844]

@@davidconley3610 😂

[@keithharden7844]

Cats are cool though.

[@miker252]

Maybe the brake switch has to make for the start circuit along with the neutral safety switch.

[@clunkersandclassics]

That's what I'm thinking.

[@paulsampson6024]

Take the hot wires off the old ignition and splice them into the new harness and it will eliminate the need for a second ignition

[@isaidthat4505]

That's my weak point wiring not so bad with non EFI but LS series with auto and the rest is why I'm here

[@clunkersandclassics]

It would be easier with a harness kit so I'm not doing it the easiest way, just the cheapest.

[@isaidthat4505]

@@clunkersandclassics that's what it all about anyone can buy a harness I want to know how it's done so I can work on my own projects without paying people only to be disappointed with their work

[@martinsmartinsautobodyandr6740]

Hook up the truck lights wire to the car dash / lights wire…..use the truck wiring to feed the old car wiring duh

[@mikecore1637]

You need a brake switch to run ( turn off ) the cruise control

[@tracywalters5606]

You have to put them wires to your brake light switch

[@kevinhumphrey932]

The ecm controls the transmission

[@tracywalters5606]

All you have to do is run a 12 gauge wire to hot side of fuse box from same place you put the main one

[@russellsnyder4221]

your gonna need to put that little brake switch hooked up cause when you hit your brake it on locks the torque converter I believe not 100 % sure but I think so

[@MrYz250fman]

Could you leave the truck ignition switch in the on position and hide it in your dash then run your main power wire to it from your original key switch? That way it all comes off and on at the same time and you only have to turn one key switch to start everything.

[@darrenwalker993]

Have you isolated the door courtesy switches, something is being reactivated after you remove key, like courtesy lights, you can't just hack up the harness without knowing where they lead, some things are run in parallel and series with other stuff, check out halfass customs on KZbin, or someone like, many ls wiring videos on KZbin

[@clunkersandclassics]

I figured door switches and courtesy lights have something to do with the problems.

[@VATION3RD]

You need to make sure you get that transmission filter o-ring out before you put the new filter in because if you have two O-rings in there it'll bypass the fluid

[@tracywalters5606]

Get a box put for fuel pump under hood

[@kevinhumphrey932]

Toss the shift interlock in the trash the starting circuit is a fussed circuit also so run the fusses hook a real scan tool up and make the ecm is seeing park/netural It will run even with the cluster removed As far as random fires goes low fuel psi could cause that issue or a kinked fuel line the tuner can also bypass the safety neutral switch also l

[@jaysonburns8512]

Did you get the harness out of the junkyard...maybe there was something wrong with the fuse box or a short in it before you got it...

[@clunkersandclassics]

it's from the donor truck. Everything worked.

[@adriennefoley2906]

Old ignition stop could be a start button

[@1yris1]

Instead of using two keys why don't you just cut the main positive wire from the original ignition harness and wire it up with the truck ignition so then when you turn on the key it will send power to the car itself along with the engine. The other part of the original fuse box is connected to the battery

[@edkrupka742]

Frankenstein Nomad.

[@lucillesgarage84]

I have to disagree about your harness comments. I am running a 5.3/4L60E in my 84 Silverado. I am using an unlocked factory Ecm and A PSI CONVERSION Harness. the Harness was less than $600 and it controls the engine, trans and gauges.

[@clunkersandclassics]

$600 plus the cost of an ECM and unlocking. You using factory gauges and speedometer? If not, what did that cost?

[@lucillesgarage84]

@@clunkersandclassics used stock gauges

[@clunkersandclassics]

@@lucillesgarage84 Speedometer?

[@darrenwalker993]

Check out Halfass customs on KZbin, he goes through ls wiring , how to delete what is not needed

[@rickypevey7751]

Yeah boring but worth it

[@keithharden7844]

Everyone seems to be having random misses in their LS.

[@ronseasyfixjustdoit5098]

Don't wire the fans with a switch use the computer

[@darwinfoster7420]

It's best to not do wiring if you dont know what your doing . Get a wiring diagram. You dont need that truck mess of a harness to make engine and transmission work properly .

[@clunkersandclassics]

All that matters is that everything will work in the end..and it will.

[@markmoats5702]

Obviously you have no idea what you're doing I see the nomad ending up like the 72 nova motor not running in the car

[@clunkersandclassics]

They both run.