Stag Wiring layout engine bay Mk2

[Dave1275]

Hi,

I am currently rebuilding an abandoned MK2 project (1976) and I need to advice on how the positive wire from the battery is fastened to the inner wing ?

I also need to know if the wiring loom on the passenger side should run through inner wing or the engine bay? It was originally passed through the wing which I thought was asking for it to rub through.

Many thanks,

Dave

[badenstag]

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I also need to know if the wiring loom on the passenger side should run through inner wing or the engine bay? It was originally passed through the wing which I thought was asking for it to rub through.
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Hi Dave,

on mine it's running through the wing without any problems.

Regards
Gerd

[Goldstar]

Battery lead fixes to a hole (with bolt 7/16 i think and split washer) in the front of the inner arch then onto the PAS pump bracket IIRC

[DJT]

Hi Dave, and welcome.

The Mk1 Stags had the nearside wiring loom clipped to the chassis rail in the engine bay. On the Mk2 it runs inside the wing.

The positive battery terminal is fastened to the inner wing and chassis rail using nylon wiring staples, part 154653

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[dasadrew]

That's interesting Dave; I'd always wondered why my Mk 2 inner wing has several unused hole pairs for those cursed plastic loom tethers!

Drew

[richardthestag]

Battery lead fixes to a hole (with bolt 7/16 i think and split washer) in the front of the inner arch then onto the PAS pump bracket IIRC

That is the negative earth lead mon brave

Did you manage to switch your stag to positive earth?

[richardthestag]

That's interesting Dave; I'd always wondered why my Mk 2 inner wing has several unused hole pairs for those cursed plastic loom tethers!

Drew

use those for when the alternator is relocated to the nearside / left side of the engine bay

[dasadrew]

use those for when the alternator is relocated to the nearside / left side of the engine bay

They were already booked to take part in the headlight relay and starter motor relay project!

I can't see the need to relocate the alternator - must be a RHD thing

[DJT]

I can't see the need to relocate the alternator - must be a RHD thing

Not entirely necessary, unless you are fitting an external water pump as per the one produced by Stagdad. But it does get the alternator up and away from road dirt, etc. and make it easier to change in the future. It also means only one size of spare belt is required as it uses the same size as the power steering.

[KOY 23]

Not entirely necessary, unless you are fitting an external water pump as per the one produced by Stagdad. But it does get the alternator up and away from road dirt, etc. and make it easier to change in the future. It also means only one size of spare belt is required as it uses the same size as the power steering.

3 good enough reasons to me.

[dasadrew]

Good Grief! How often do you guys change alternators or snapped belts?

[KOY 23]

Not so often now it's in a cleaner area.

[richardthestag]

whs ^^^

[Guest]

Here you go Dave 1976 wiring loom. My engine is due to be reunited with its body very soon so if you need anymore photos let me know, they maybe upside down, for some reason lol
Paul

[Dave1275]

Thank you all taking the time out to reply back. The images have been especially useful.

DJT - On your image it shows a connector block I believe this is where the large spade connector connect to the positive lead as it leave the battery. What is that block called as I don't have one? Looks like it is made out of plastic.

Thanks,

Dave