Wiring Diagrams and harness anchors

[The Moosehunter]

Just got hold of my first Griff. 1992 500 (One happy chappy)

Can anyone point me in the direction of getting hold of a wiring diagram as I have a few little things to check out.

I intend on using my little beaut on track days and am looking to fit 5 / 6 point harnesses. Does anyone have any pointers on anchor points ? Photos would be especially welcome

Hope to see a few of you chaps out and about in the next few months (assuming it doesn't break down TOO often)

Thanks in anticipation

Andy

[GreenV8S]

Steve Heath's book on the Chimaera/Griffith includes a wiring diagram and a wealth of practical information gleaned from owners of the years. It really is a 'must have' for any owner considering any form of DIY.

As far as harnesses go, you can replace the existing lap strap mounts with eye bolts to clip the harness on (you'll need 1.5" bolts not the standard 0.75" ones that will come with the harness). The rear straps will attach to the rear stay of the rollover bar. The crutch strap also clips onto the lap strap eye bolts, assuming you have a seat with the required hole.

[griffter]

The Moosehunter said:

Just got hold of my first Griff. 1992 500 (One happy chappy)

Not wishing to worry you, but they didn't make the 500 'til '93 - hopefully a typo (or an engine swap). It's important to be sure though as the 500 chassis has roll bar/harness mounts, the 4/4.3 does not.

The Moosehunter said:

I intend on using my little beaut on track days and am looking to fit 5 / 6 point harnesses. Does anyone have any pointers on anchor points ? Photos would be especially welcome Hope to see a few of you chaps out and about in the next few months (assuming it doesn't break down TOO often) Thanks in anticipation Andy

I believe the 500 (if that's what it is) has a single rear harness mount each side, under the 'parcel shelf' on the chassis above the diff. If it's a 4ltr or 4.3 you need to get a Tower View roll bar fitted which will give you two mounting points just behind each seat on the rear vertical tube of each side of the roll bar.

[The Moosehunter]

Cheers Griffter

You were spot on with an engine change

Has a 2002 5 ltr Serpentine motor that has covered 5000 mls. T5 box and changed diff.

I guess that means I'm stuffed with the harnesses then. Don't really want a roll bar if poss and chassis is bound to be the one without mounting points.

Looks like I'm stuck with the 3 point then

Cheers for the input though

Andy





>> Edited by The Moosehunter on Thursday 21st July 08:43

[GreenV8S]

A harness is well worth fitting because it improves your ability to control the vehicle (as well as safety benefits). BUT I strongly advise against fitting a harness unless you have adequate rollover protection, which you don't have unless you add a rollover bar. A harness with no rollover protection is a lethal combination if you ever roll the car, because the harness stops you rolling away from an impact with the ground.

[pebbledash]

GreenV8S said:

A harness with no rollover protection is a lethal combination if you ever roll the car, because the harness stops you rolling away from an impact with the ground.

Totaly agree, I actualy took the one out that was in mine when I got it for that very reason.


>> Edited by pebbledash on Thursday 21st July 10:24

[The Moosehunter]

Valid points chaps

Probably take your advice and just swap the bright red belts for black ones. Anyone got any new ones or wish to swap. No one crash only bargains please

Thanks