You may already know this, but I missed it during my wiring. The fuel level sensor turns on the low level warning light by shorting the + to ground when the float goes to empty. In other words, you need a light bulb in the ground wire to the level sensor or you'll short the circuit when the tank level sensor reads empty.

Ask me how I know

I first thought my level sensor was messed up so I tried a different one and got the same thing. That's when I had the duh moment regarding the dash light.

944Racer72 wrote:

No, I didn't know. I'll tell Dave, maybe he can install a resister instead of a light bulb.



Well Dave finally got here and started right in. He moves so fast his hands are just a blur.



Tail lights........DONE!!!



Fuel sender, pump and Traqmate GPS.....DONE!!!



Dave ran some wires for the Traqmate sensor so I installed it but the wires still need to be hooked up.



Installed the dash permanently (I hope) with the Traqmate display.



Moving right along but wait........... WHAT'S THIS $HIT????????



Dave........DAAAAAVE........DAVE!!..........
DAVE!!!!!!!! A Sat. night turned into Sun. mid-morning and we were draging. It was time for some sleep. With that, it's time to turn my attention to the engine compartment for the upcoming engine install. We'll finish, or should I say Dave will finish up the wiring in a few weeks when he gets back from Jamaica.


Don't forget.....
Motor install party Jan 22nd. Everyone is welcome. Pizza, pop and beer!!!! We should start about 3-4 pm. right after the go-cart event. We'll eat shortly after everyone gets here, 4:30 ish.
Address is 102 S. Water St., Wilmington, IL., 60481 cell 815-791-6580
Again, everyone is welcome!! Even if you can't turn a wrench, you can stop by to eat, have a drink and BS.


I almost forgot...
Rivets, switches, and assorted hardware......$25.83
Total cost of car so far......$4120.76

Did i miss the part about scrapping the wiring harness?
Or are the lights/fuel etc...just modified from the old one?

Just curious. I am rewiring an old Triumph TR6 and it's a lot of work.
But then it's street legal so i need back up lights etc...
For my 944 i want to keep it street legal also so i can drive it to the track. No room for a trailer in my neighbourhood. Plus it's just my wife and I and we already have 4 cars. All we need is a trailer and truck to park on the street. Neighbours already hate me. I know, more info than you needed. I am really interested in the wiring though. My car has far too much branches that need to be trimmed.

Yes you did. Back on page 1. All the stock wiring is GONE! If your gonna' drive it on the street, I'd keep the stock wiring and not mess with it.

I would move the DME. That spot could get water damage. When racing or just due leaks you can get water in the pass floor area. You don't want that water getting into the DME.

Thanks, I can mount it up off the floor with spacers. Does it need to be rubber mounted to isolate it from vibration??





Turning my attention to the engine compartment, what a mess!





I scored a manual steering rack from an 83 for $200.



Removed the power steering one. I'll clean it up later and eBay it.



Cleaned the engine compartment up a bit and wiped it down with Acetone.



Installed the manual rack and gave the engine compartment a shot of satin black.







It's all ready for it's rebuilt motor from Bennington's which will get installed this Sat. Stop by and see it, blow by blow, live non-stop action, FREE FOOD & DRINK!!!! Only at Ken's!!!! 102 S. Water St., Wilmington, IL. 60481 815-791-6580 Gates open at 3 for early arrivals!! BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!!!!




Manual steering rack....$200
Total cost of car so far....$4320.76