Serpentine Throttle Pot availability
Discussion
OK I've final found the source of my problems, both the original and my replacement throttle pots are dodgy. However, looking at the usual places I can see no serpentine throttle pots available anymore. All options look like they need the wiring loom connector to be replaced.
Anyone know of any other options or do I have to get personnel with some wire cutters and the original loom?
Rob
Anyone know of any other options or do I have to get personnel with some wire cutters and the original loom?
Rob
Yep fitted and working.
I had to fit the pot the opposite way round from their diagrams as the direction of rotation was wrong but that was no problem.
To adapt the harness to the new connector supplied I used a section of wire cut from an old T-pot to make an adaptor cable from the harness to the new connector but have since found that both connectors are AMP and are still made so can be ordered easily enough, albeit in multiples of 10 where I found them.
It comes with no instructions on how to make connector. The crimps can be done with pliers but are better done with a crimp tool. I used MOLEX one from work as it is a pretty standard type.
In the back of the connector are rubber seals. You can push the crimps though these but I was not able to fully engage the crimps like this. I had to pull the rubbers up the wire, then push the crimps home (they are almost flush with the end of the plastic housing when correct, then lubricate the cable to enable me to slide them back.
I had to fit the pot the opposite way round from their diagrams as the direction of rotation was wrong but that was no problem.
To adapt the harness to the new connector supplied I used a section of wire cut from an old T-pot to make an adaptor cable from the harness to the new connector but have since found that both connectors are AMP and are still made so can be ordered easily enough, albeit in multiples of 10 where I found them.
It comes with no instructions on how to make connector. The crimps can be done with pliers but are better done with a crimp tool. I used MOLEX one from work as it is a pretty standard type.
In the back of the connector are rubber seals. You can push the crimps though these but I was not able to fully engage the crimps like this. I had to pull the rubbers up the wire, then push the crimps home (they are almost flush with the end of the plastic housing when correct, then lubricate the cable to enable me to slide them back.
PhilH42 said:
Fellas,
I've just ordered ( last Monday) an upgraded Serp throttle pot from Tvr parts. I was chasing the delivery and chatted with one of their guys about the connection and he says there is an adaptor to change from round to oval if required in the pack. The basic serp TP you have chop and swap the plug. Don't know if its of any interest but I'll post again if the info given is correct when it turns up...unless anyone has ordered one of these before?
Bloody pricey though for what it is.
From the pictures I think this is similar to the ACT one and they want you to chop the car harness. There is no need to do this as the oval connectors are still made by AMP (or as far as I can tell they are, not actually bought any to be 100% certain), or you can do what I did and make an adaptor cable from the old throttle pot (but only if you know the wires aren't broken.I've just ordered ( last Monday) an upgraded Serp throttle pot from Tvr parts. I was chasing the delivery and chatted with one of their guys about the connection and he says there is an adaptor to change from round to oval if required in the pack. The basic serp TP you have chop and swap the plug. Don't know if its of any interest but I'll post again if the info given is correct when it turns up...unless anyone has ordered one of these before?
Bloody pricey though for what it is.
Personally I'm not about to chop the harness unless I have to. It is also easier to make a good job of the connector on the bench than in the engine bay.
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