8.50 index build

Todd Geisler · 05-21-2022, 08:59 AM

This little beauty was standing by the tool box at work a few days ago.

Also got the Coan 400xlt back from a post crash inspection, all ready for the new Mustang.

Todd Geisler · 05-30-2022, 10:50 AM

I had to fix the only issue I could find with the M&M shifter...the stubby wire lead on the neutral safety switch.

Disassembled and created my own harness and terminated with a Deutsch DTM connector. Pretty simple fix.

Keith 944 · 05-30-2022, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Geisler

I had to fix the only issue I could find with the M&M shifter...the stubby wire lead on the neutral safety switch.

Disassembled and created my own harness and terminated with a Deutsch DTM connector. Pretty simple fix.

This thing is awesome, i need to ask, where can i get the yellow identification labels you used on the wires?

Todd Geisler · 05-30-2022, 11:04 AM

Little details.

Took time to install and wire the firewall starter bump switches.

These Ferrules keep the copper wire strands from being damaged when the screws are tightened. They also provide a nice finished look.

jims5600 · 05-30-2022, 04:03 PM

It has been a pleasure following your build. Thanks so much for letting us all follow along. Your workmanship is awesome! Best of luck when you get to
race this beauty.
Jimmy

Todd Geisler · 05-30-2022, 04:09 PM

Thanks Jimmy.

I hate to say it but it’s looking like it won’t see the track till next spring. Things coming together much slower than I would like, but it is what it is.

Todd Geisler · 05-30-2022, 07:03 PM

Found I didn't like the first way I had the shifter area wired. The 8 pin Deutsch connector didn't allow for bypassing the delay box, not to mention it is totally different looking than the other connectors in the DT series, and honestly kinda ugly looking.

So I rewired with a 6 pin and 4 pin connectors.

Tough area to make look neat & tidy with as much wiring stuff in one small area. It'll just have to do I suppose.

I've also been working on preparing the electronics panel to begin doing final hookups. Been so busy with other stuff I didn't keep track of supplies. I ran out of some heat shrink, label cartridge about to run out and didn't have all of the ring terminals needed. I'll have to finish up after those supplies come in.

Once that's done I'll need to do all the circuit testing and if all is good, move on to the engine EFI wiring.

Cookie sheets working out well.

Firewall starter bump buttons.

I had to clean up this wire, was too long and I forgot to label it.

Dave Noll · 06-02-2022, 02:09 AM

Very Nice work Todd. That's gonna be a really nice car.

05-21-2022, 08:59 AM	#1
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build This little beauty was standing by the tool box at work a few days ago. Also got the Coan 400xlt back from a post crash inspection, all ready for the new Mustang.

05-30-2022, 10:50 AM	#2
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build I had to fix the only issue I could find with the M&M shifter...the stubby wire lead on the neutral safety switch. Disassembled and created my own harness and terminated with a Deutsch DTM connector. Pretty simple fix.

05-30-2022, 11:04 AM	#4
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Little details. Took time to install and wire the firewall starter bump switches. These Ferrules keep the copper wire strands from being damaged when the screws are tightened. They also provide a nice finished look.

05-30-2022, 04:03 PM	#5
jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build It has been a pleasure following your build. Thanks so much for letting us all follow along. Your workmanship is awesome! Best of luck when you get to race this beauty. Jimmy

05-30-2022, 04:09 PM	#6
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Thanks Jimmy. I hate to say it but it’s looking like it won’t see the track till next spring. Things coming together much slower than I would like, but it is what it is.

05-30-2022, 07:03 PM	#7
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Found I didn't like the first way I had the shifter area wired. The 8 pin Deutsch connector didn't allow for bypassing the delay box, not to mention it is totally different looking than the other connectors in the DT series, and honestly kinda ugly looking. So I rewired with a 6 pin and 4 pin connectors. Tough area to make look neat & tidy with as much wiring stuff in one small area. It'll just have to do I suppose. I've also been working on preparing the electronics panel to begin doing final hookups. Been so busy with other stuff I didn't keep track of supplies. I ran out of some heat shrink, label cartridge about to run out and didn't have all of the ring terminals needed. I'll have to finish up after those supplies come in. Once that's done I'll need to do all the circuit testing and if all is good, move on to the engine EFI wiring. Cookie sheets working out well. Firewall starter bump buttons. I had to clean up this wire, was too long and I forgot to label it.

06-02-2022, 02:09 AM	#8
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 710 Likes: 2,710 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Very Nice work Todd. That's gonna be a really nice car. __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526