Finished Wiring But We Have A Major Problem… CAT 3126 in a F350

[@archstanton9206]

That truck may have a Cat under the hood, but it is actually powered by your Tenacity and attention to detail. I can imagine how it felt to not be able to fire it, but you are doing it the right way. I think this is the nicest OBS swap I have ever seen, and when this truck is done and you start rolling miles on it the smiles per gallon will be worth all the long nights. FWIW I have really enjoyed this project.

[@ryanlangan1060]

I suspect you have a room dedicated to plates with the dead Queens face on them.

[@Johnnyreengo]

what a stroker

[@TsunauticusIV]

Make sure you wipe your mouth after that succle fest, bud. F f s y m m s y a k f b

[@fatkat311]

@@ryanlangan1060 😂

[@IR-nq4qv]

I disagree, The engine bay is well beyond expectations, it's obviously not a factory look because the guy who designed and built it, used a thought process and made everything purpose built, user friendly and accessible. There was no expense spared, I'd say there's a good chance that the guy who built it is "Filthy Rich" and he done an awesome job! REQUEST: Like many others who are stoked about this series, when it's all said and done, it would be awesome to see the final 1+hr DG video special that takes the entire F350 build from [EP01] to finish. Cheers and thanks in advance

[@calholli]

It looks factory -- like 90's style factory; not these newer trucks with jumbled up chaos that's covered with a plastic shield on top. This thing is looking sweet.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Much appreciated. The time lapse videos do pretty well, but we will also be releasing easy to watch less technical project recaps on Amazon

[@skonky]

if the boom lift ever gets taken apart you should put the 4 cylinder cat into a white 90s ranger so you can have little cat and big cat :D

[@calebmilne2186]

Yes I agree

[@kadenwatt2033]

I second this

[@rogerweisse1213]

3rd

[@schwanzmunster2503]

That would be awesome

[@jrkbgk1111]

4th that

[@myz06rocks]

Have a great weekend everyone

[@tommarkey2367]

You too brother!

[@calebmilne2186]

Definitely will tomorrow because it's 10:30 pm Friday in Australia

[@norsevikingsir4932]

Use a cut off disc to cut your wirecare wrap, it melts the end to help from fraying even more, like if your tape ever unravels.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

My brain hurts a little. Thanks for the thorough wiring explanation. She’s comming along. I’ve been intrigued by this build in particular from the beginning. Thanks Rich.

[@David-uz9qw]

Just wow. The amount of time and energy it must have taken you to get all of the wiring sorted.... Incredible! This vehicle is an amazing achievement. You are almost there!

[@brandoncox201]

Dang I’m bummed. I’m at Ford fest walking around waiting for this truck to pull up ! Would have been a show winner for sure. Can’t wait to see the truck finished

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

We’ll be there all day tomorrow and Sunday

[@brandoncox201]

Heck yeah ! Hope to see you there

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE Rich, hope You had a very good, enjoyable, useful, helpful, beneficial, successful, perhaps delightful even meaningful time at Ford Fest 2022 ! ->this video is the first one from Your channel which has been viewed by, with, within me ->drawn by a portion of the title "Finished Wiring But We Have A Major Problem… CAT 3126 in a F350" - especially via the wiring topic and curious what the "CAT 3126 in a F350" -> the "CAT 3126" portion specifically refers to ? =>thus, thought🤔 perhaps it could be a different ECU-PCM name that was unfamiliar with =>then, from the initiation it was clear - The swapping of a CAT-Caterpillar 3126 diesel engine from a school bus into a Ford F-350 Truck 😏 ->also impressed with using a Holley ECU-PCM for the vehicle in combination - clearly, explicitly one of Your sponsors 😄 A. What impresses me most about You Rich, and seemingly within Your mechanics shop, is the process You use, follow, proceed with is properly methodical, thorough toward achieving properly set goals. 😆 -1. ->from this video alone it is not clear how far You continue this process, with methods into the final stages of completion full testing verification as We designers, developers, engineers, technicians, assemblers, etc. -2. as examples, a full testing verification of a vehicle, all of it systems while in the shop, with the wheels off of the ground, on proper stands, a lift or similar, then via a dynometer and possible load tests [does any mechanic have such equipment ?] prior to driving on the street. B. You show the complete, through planning, layout of the entire electrical wiring harnesses for the entire vehicle, along with Your process of, with making each connector, using the Deutsche connector type fasteners, blocks, proper crimp tool. 😄 C. You seem to have a clear delivery with good descriptions, explanations, thus good instructor, teacher too. 😄 D. However, it seems You have a lacking with proper training with electrical wiring, assembly as clearly seen and obvious to anyone as myself with proper training. 😒🥺 -1. perhaps one of Your sponsors can arrange a proper wiring assembly training with a proper individual, with expertise, experience or if You have anyone You have contact with that has such expertise and experience within electrical, electronics equipment assembly, wiring, even better within the military [for use of MIL-SPEC-STD connectors (the cylindrical type with full strain relief, rotational locking, moisture seals - required use for 50+ years in US Military - also basically similar within ARINC Std - for 40+ years - Indy, F1, etc. began using >40 years ago and others afterwards too.)] 🤔 -2. points of error within connectors, wire crimps, etc.: 🤓 -a.the stripped portion of the wire should be inserted such that 3-5 mm of the insulated portion is inside the cylindrical metal sleeve ->then crimped including both the stripped portion and small insulated portion.🤓 -b. after the crimp is accomplished, an appropriate length tube of 'shrink wrap' tubing should be placed over the crimped wire connection to include over the metal cylinder and ~ 1in/2-3 cm of the insulated section of the wire - better still, to prepare, cut, place the 'shrink wrap' tub over the end of the wire before stripping the end - perhaps placing Your marked tag for that wire on each accordingly ->then heat the wrap with a proper heat gun [best with a metal cylindrical shield to hatting even heat around the entire wire - though of the more necessary for the larger, combine bundles.- several wires can be done together, sometimes the entire group, bunch🤓 -c.then each wire connection should be checked, verified, including with an ohm meter and using appropriate amount of force to test durability, reliability, strength of the connection and none of the strands were broken inside the crimp, or under the insulation. 🤓 -d. each bundle, group of wires also should have strain relief at the connector - best😏 if the connector itself has this within the design and implementation - clearly these simple wire block connectors lack any strain relief in their design and implementation 😒🥺 -e. -> these type are very poor, as the older nearly flat, rectangular posts and slide connectors from the early 1960's and prior 😒🥺😖 -f. -> these are slightly better with the cylindrical shape connection, improved wire crimp and type of metal used 😏 -g.-> still however with the same, similar thinking, view and lacking ->thus easily damaged -> the outer plastic blocks easily become brittle, crack, break due to the heat of the engine compartment and over time, along with lacking any strain relief😒🥺😖 -h. see 🧐 various MIL-STD, ARINC, other high quality type connectors used within proper, high level electronics, components, communications systems, etc. E. Unaware of Your actual level, knowledge, experience with, within electrical, electricity, from this video alone ->however, if these simple lacking within wiring, assembly exist, it seems like most all 'good' mechanics, they lack much of the proper basics within electricity also - often treated electrical as an extension of, with mechanical aspects with connections and close to, with basic liquid plumbing and sometimes similar with air, vacuum lines, hoses too. 🤓 Hopefully this comment will be helpful, useful, beneficial and viewed within the appropriate intents and purpose of, with improvements and benefits to, with , within Your projects, work, shop, and others too. 😏 All The Best and Much Success in Your Quest, Health, Happiness and Well Being. 😊 Sincerely ☺

[@halnutt1790]

Does it really matter? That’s the sign of a grown mature person. The amount of content released is amazing. Thank you. Why care if anyone but your personal people are happy that’s what makes your world complete. Glad to see please do continue we will watch. Some even a few times….

[@tomnekuda3818]

We had a good ol' cat that looked identical to your little buddy, there. Lost her last fall......almost 18 years old, and smarter than a whip. Good cat.

[@JonnieB.]

Looking amazing! I have a deep appreciation of making wiring look like nothing was done. Excellent job.

[@marctrossbach6560]

Pretty bad ass...thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@hanshaw1974]

Wow, 20 years ago I did a obd1 Chevy in a Toyota. I could have never done this. And yet you make notes on cardboard. Love it, and love being lost.

[@ginggur17]

Brilliant how you’ve shown the wiring Rich. 👍👍🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@LostInThe0zone]

Yep, that's the way projects go. But, as projects go, this is a good one, and going impressively well considering the complexity.

[@levibauer7302]

I’ve gotta say, you do stuff the most right and best way there is. Lol going to watch more videos lots to learn from you

[@rdbrnr86gt]

That little bit with your arm stuck in the cowl hit home. I've done similar things a few times and the last time, started to panic quite a bit (stuck in an attic space.) Stop. Chill. Think. I stopped and calmed down, and then thought the situation through. After that I was able to get out safely. I also remember having my arm stuck between the headers and body of my 89 Mustang once at 2am and lying there, wondering how I was going to get out, and this was before cell phones. I got out without major injury/bleeding in about 10 minutes after thinking it through. As for the rest of this video, I LOVE this project. It's amazing seeing you put this thing together. As you talked about at the end, I'd much rather you go slow and steady than rush it and have a bad time. I know all about dropping that same item 6 times because your hands don't work and you're exhausted.

[@jerrellkull5347]

Hats off to you Rich, and with the patients of Jobe, the things you accomplish in a short amount of time are mind blowing. Y'all take care.

[@calholli]

Well it's been years.. but I get your point. lol

[@Firedad4132]

The only thing I can see to make sure that you used are the gold plated deutsch pins on the CANbus wiring (coms between the ECM, TCM, and the holley cluster), and Allison makes a VIM(Vehicle Integration Module) module that handles reverse/Neutral/Park brake input/accessories that plugs into the Allison harness to simplify the installation. And make sure you replace the Deutsch 3 pin - CAN 3way connector as they have an issue with moisture/corrosion, and cross jumping the pins.

[@kevinmoss970]

Those gold plated cat deutsch plug kits regularly go missing from workshop stores. You see them on e-bay now & again.

[@Firedad4132]

@@kevinmoss970 yep. I always keep my gold pins and the keyed 3 pin pin plugs in a separate holder not with the rest of my deutsch stuff.

[@jayruel8586]

Love your videos and love your attitude and talent. I can tell you’re really bummed but even so, you have a giant smile on your face. From a fellow Canadian, GREAT job. Keep it up!

[@michaelcanto6175]

Wow, Great job Rich!

[@justnsaliga8518]

what i like to do anytime i do any kind of vehicle wiring, is run color coded string through where the actual harness you want to run through and use tape to hold in palce where you expect to mount it. gives you exact length to sensors, boards, fuse panels, bulkheads etc etc with some string. put it on the ground and start splicing n making takes far less time in my opinion that trial and error test fits. Edit(forgot to mention) I really think you should add Fluid Quick disconnect fittings to lines mounted to cab or major componets. you can use hydraulic quick connect fittings for this. varying sizes. makes component removal and repair or diagnosis really easy.

[@augienajera642]

"You learn to smarten up!" The story of my life!!!! Nice work and can't wait to see the F350 on the road!!!

[@dclfarms6204]

I didn’t see a single scotch lock. What a hack. 😂😂😂 But for real, that’s one of the cleanest wiring jobs I’ve seen. I checked out wirecare and am going to order rodent proof loom for all my equipment.

[@pab40sc]

All I can say is WOW!!!!! Talk about brain cell usage and determination this is a top shelf effort. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see the truck on the road.

[@johnk510]

With all your expertise in wiring it totally amazes me to see what you are accomplishing. WOW ! I really feel your disappointment in those unexpected fuel leaks. I've worked in the automotive repair industry for years and have never heard of fuel line that wasn't diesel proof. Who ever sold you that product that you so expertly installed owes you big time !!!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Man, that is a huge bummer about the fuel lines, its such a clean job. The whole thing is great. I specialize in Ford pick-ups and this is definitely one that I would personally own. You guys have absolutely knocked it out of the park. One Ford I'd personally love to see you guys do is one of the South American or Central American B-100's or B-250's. I've only ever got my hands on one but it was pretty darn cool. Some of the conversion fab work and fiberglass isn't great but that's easily taken care of in a number of different ways. They're like 60's and 70's Ford Excursions. A Cummins 4.5 would go mighty nice in one. It's just a cool body to stick on any platform really. Love the builds, keep it up. Also, it's honestly nice to see you excited about a Ford. We're all car guys and girls heart and appreciation from the other side is always cool to see.

[@shaunpc2512]

Absolutely awesome job getting all of that wired up Rich 🤘🏻

[@laynearaya3404]

Just finished doing my wife's brakes and here we are , great to see your cat pulling it'sweight🙂

[@bernhard8540]

Vince has definitely been a great addition to the team for sure😊❤

[@stevenmarvo2620]

Hey Rich Great idea to tackle your project in sections. Prevents being overwhelmed thanksfor the tips

[@NoWr2Run]

Man that is TERRIBLE those fuel lines leak, YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A FABRICATOR WITH A GREAT ATTITUDE WHEN THINGS GO SOUTH. I would be so DEPRESSED but I DON'T HAVE YOUR SKILLS TO FIX ALL THAT SHIT & WOULD BE MAKING UP WORDS, SMASHING THINGS. LOVE YOUR VIDS., YOUR SKILLS & YOUR ATTITUDE.

[@calholli]

It's such a great build... KZbinr Westen did a 2010 F350, and put in a 12V Cummins. But this thing is next level custom.

[@xozindustries7451]

I always run a ground to the radiator support as well. Great job on the wiring, looks easy when someone else is doing it

[@gregvill9068]

HEY we need to see more of MARLEAN helping around the shop . YES for the cat . thks .

[@stucook8622]

I think the cat is the union rep for the wiring situation 🐾 Thanks for the great video! Thanks to the editor as well.

[@coltonkruse2313]

Can't wait to see this thing finished. Such a sweet build. Sorry you missed your deadline.

[@FASSFuelSystems]

Keep up the great work guys!

[@nirmalrukhra939]

I'm usually not interested in wiring videos but I recently rewired a Honda Civic Ek from auto to manual for my son. I thought that was hard, this is amazing work. Keep up the great content.

[@yugotime1598]

Even with that trans cooler fan being reversible, you may have to flip the blades around. I forgot that step on mine. Definitely double check.

[@lukebosch28]

Good work Rich. Take the necessary time to gain the best result. You'll get there. 👍

[@farmerbill6855]

Really, really looks good Rich. Takes time, we know. Best regards from Indiana.

[@twcstransam]

Idea, PTO driven generator either direct or hydraulic, good use for the RPM speed control.

[@jetmech5387]

Rich, those wire looms cut with a hot knife to fuse the ends together so they don’t fray. Hope that helps.

[@calholli]

Yep. Melt them. You can even heat some old scissors with a torch and cut with those-- and melt them at the same time.

[@scowell]

Some 16ga solid copper wire in an old-school soldering gun does that easy.

[@davidthompson245]

That sux Rich, but to get that can of worms sorted and actually doing wat there supposed to is an achievement in itself!. I wait in excited impatience for the finale to this epic saga!

[@GarageItYourself]

Whilst I'm half way through watching a quick tech tip for that loom sheathing. Use a small butane torch to melt the cut end as this stops it fraying 👍

[@throttlebottle5906]

or go pro and cut it with hot wire/knife setup. 😁

[@georgiastyletv91]

Love the airbag switch lol it just makes sense 👌 curious what the towing capacity will end up being?

[@Modlendingen]

I'm still impressed in all the effort and time you put in these projects, and sure it's a shame that you missed your deadline, but it's more important to do it right and safe, and have fun doing it. Also, I see a couple of new vehicles in the shop in the background that looks interesting ;)

[@redjar69]

New F350 episode- today is a good day

[@jakesteel3641]

Half way through this and already have to comment that I'm loving this productive and looking episode.....

[@f-j-Services]

Always wondered about a custom dash for engine swap projects or anything related to it. Now I know, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blindtomsadventures2067]

Good work you’re completely correct when you say doing the worm one piece at a time don’t look at the whole thing through at one part at a time. but you do have cruise control switch is you were talking about is the cruise control so you may not wanna mount them in your council. You may have to change a couple settings in your ECM through ET a Tronic technician caterpillar programming

[@bat__bat]

32:20 yeah sounds like when I discovered ferrules. Definitely a game changer. I'd say go with din rails, breakers, and weatherproof boxes , but with all OEM connectors and bulkheads available that looks great stock 👍 Wiring diagrams are a tedious process. One of the few things I still use paper and pencil for.

[@johnnymelendez4836]

One of the reasons I love your channel is your honesty when you goof on anything. To us, you are the mechanical expert above all others.

[@johnd21]

Great job so far. Can’t wait to see it finished

[@stuartdickie]

So satisfying watching it get done and running properly soon

[@tomcleghorn4005]

I’m pretty sure rich had hair when he started the wiring. But after watching all that work I know why he doesn’t have much now! Thanks for an awesome video

[@mynameis63]

Ya see the chaos in the shop..then see how well the project turns out...can't help but realize ole filthy Rich does indeed have a beautiful mind.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thanks man. Much appreciated

[@nismofreak33]

Rich, this build is incredible!

[@ryang5441]

That airbag section was phenomenally hilarious!

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Just in awe! Love this combo. Thanks for sharing 👍. This is a project l think a lot of viewer's would love to build. I have one diesel swap, but one for my wife would be cool, like a 4-cyld cat in an old ranger? or blazer? Maybe a Jeep? Wishing you the best 👌🏻 👍. 🤘🇨🇦 😁 😛.

[@jefflowrythor]

Great solution for airbags Rich, you will be safe for sure.

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

Isn’t wiring a blast? Reminds me of when I was a kid working at a ambulance remount facility where we took the old boxes off of old chassis and remounted them to a new chassis then I had to wire everything back in. Makes this look like child’s play. Haha. I understand your frustration!!! Especially adapting new harnesses to boxes from a different manufacturer. Had to take apart a thousand wires and rerun stuff to different locations… and occasionally had to make whole control boards with 50+ relays on them. Isn’t wiring fun….

[@josh33025]

High idle is great for warming it up when cold and jump starting other vehicles.

[@calholli]

Not really. idling high just pumps more water and runs the fan higher -- which keeps it cooler. If you want to heat up a diesel, just drive it. Putting it into gear and making it pull your truck will make it heat up real quick; putting that load on it. Because it's working harder, and still at low RPM's, so the fan isn't revving, etc.. Just put put along for a little bit, and it will heat up in a hurry.

[@xrmad]

Have a look at pollak valves, they switch everything at once for secondary tanks, including the senders. Good bit of kit

[@jacobthornock317]

I'm a sucker for heavy cables neatly arranged for purpose.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Man that is a lot of spaghetti to keep track of and to make all the pieces function together, congrats on getting it to this point, Rich isn't just dirty he is tenacious!!😆

[@throttlebottle5906]

heh, you should try an old telephone interchange or large PBX setup. yeehaw!

[@Dabaerr76]

Dang that is such an awesome project can't wait to see it running👍 thank you for losing sleep for us

[@lukeanderson7292]

Parker line from Vulcan Performance is Bio resistant. Good heavy line and is black. Not sure if that helps you, but is an option.

[@jonathensackman2297]

don't forget the upper rad hose clamp bud!

[@TedsGarage]

Rich, the fast idle up and down should work as cruise control accelerate and decelerate. At least, if your 3126 is anything like my 3126 in my RV, that's how those work. Give it a shot once you're driving.

[@dougconway9663]

Love watching your truck build thank you!!

[@nikdog419]

39:15 It may have been twisted pair up to a certain point, then Y'd to single conductor. I've been told doing that still reduces interference just like if you used it as a balanced data line. I would strip back the jacket of the chewed off chunk if you still have it to see if that was done. (Though this upload is nearly a month old and probably another month or so of editing lead time) 49:24 Anal Engineer: But blue is standard Diesel return line colour, it should be used for that 🤪

[@mikemassey1405]

Stoked wonderful job

[@peterlockhart9535]

The ProDash is amazing!

[@PapaDon850]

I would get/use a label maker and start tagging and marking plugs to start a schematic book. Just wrap and labeling under the protective coating and outside. Then put the letter/number combo to a file that shows color and function. I’m sure you’re already putting that down somewhere right? 😅

[@shawnchurch316]

You should run a #6 power wire to the rear so you can have high current items in any trailer you are going to pull.

[@mikethatguy27]

The air bag switch would be hilarious 💯🙌

[@mikemuzzell5167]

Great video guys. I hate pinning and crimping weather pack, metri and amp. Duetch for the “W” way easier to pin out. Hurry up with this truck already. 😂.

[@sadiescott3331]

Like the content you create always informative

[@orinjackson6446]

Rich . You the man . Love your work

[@abpsd73]

Nice to see you're using bulkhead connectors. Seems all the newer vehicles pass the harness through a grommet and you're having to unplug a ton of connectors under the dash or in the kick panel, then have to feed it all out the hole in the firewall.

[@rickbarger5161]

I'm an electrician by trade watching what you do is crazy It's so much more complicated than this stuff I do Do the electrical in a hospital Or high rise yours looks looks much more difficult I do work on my cars I've done a few relays but what you're doing is way out of my league thanks for the video real cool

[@calholli]

You could figure it out.. Just compartmentalize and work on one system at a time -- just like you do in a hospital. I was electrician for over a year; I had credits from vo-tech too from being an Electronic Technician certified.. I was just about to be journeyman, I even took the test, but I got a better offer building houses again, so I jumped back into framing. I had ran my own crew framing custom homes and metal buildings for over a decade.

[@calholli]

I'm telling you. The Xtool D8 is the best scan tool out there for the money. It's $700, but it will do everything that the $3k to $5k scanners do. It's really good at programing keys too. I can't believe how much I was in the dark before getting an actual scan tool.

[@rubenfelix4448]

Que buen proyecto pero muy laborioso!! Suerte

[@jeffsnider3588]

Make sure you put a couple of large wires in for electric brake controller power to the magnets. You will end up pulling trailers.

[@Marshal_6]

Fabulous job. Wiring, it scares me!

[@Depressed_Nightfury]

loving this project, keep it up

[@martinultimatevw3779]

Shop organised 🤣🤣 "i know where it is" lol 👌

[@ClassicNathan]

Filthy Rich, the airbag troll! Also, maybe later, but add some puddle/entrance lighting. It will really make it feel special when you hit the remote unlock at night.

[@thomaskraemer6583]

Keep the idle control, so you can turn up the idle.

[@petermolnar8667]

Wanted to recommend Teflon for fuel lines, but I see that’s already the chosen path 😊

[@tomnekuda3818]

That has got to be one great cat! I'd rather take a beating than wire anything. I get batteries mixed up when changing them in a flashlight. You're a better man than I if you get the wiring correct.

[@NoWr2Run]

100%, Rather go in the ring with Mike Tyson, WIRING SUCKS.

[@Cujo8778]

Your my Favorite Canadian !! GREAT JOB GREAT CONTENT !!

[@michel4music]

Thanks for the effort anyway Rich, these are good and entertaining video's

[@CTMadModz]

Awesome build dude, it’s gonna be a beast when you’re done

[@Wingstrat28]

You had me rolling with the airbag dump switches hahahaha.

[@m2kkillshot]

You should use the fuel lines from Fass and put it inside of the wireloom to hide the blue color that way it would look like braided lines and would use the lines that you already have that came with your fass fuel system.

[@nelsonannett5427]

I will start drinking again if some one says you dont get shit done. hang on on i gotta get a beer. thats some long ass wiring job to mate it all up. dang nice job on it. cheers.

[@gazoline7093]

Hey mate the 4-6 wires that went to relays coming from the cruise control panel most likely went to the engine brake/ jake brake relays