Painless harness or the American Autowire harness?

[stus70brc]

Looking to install a new wiring harness on my blue bronco looking at the Painless harness or the American Autowire harness. Has anybody installed this American harness? Pro's con's?? I've installed Centech's on my two other broncos so wanting something different. I'm assuming you can run a one wire alt with Painless kit?

 

[TwoDalesDad]

Centech harness

If you have used centech twice...why switch....I bought a centech but have not installed it yet...did I screw the pooch buying centech?

 

[CHerold]

I just bought the American harness, but have not installed yet. I used a Centech previously but did not care for the fuse panel. Centech panel cannot be mounted on metal and I will be putting panel in steel Tuffy glovebox.

 

[SHX669]

I installed the newer Bronco specific Painless Harness in my Bronco and helped extensively with an Autowire "Bronco Harness" in another.
IF -- IF -- the price was the same - Painless hands down the best - if you're talking ease of install. I think the quality of the components were comparable. The Painless came with better and more heat shrink/water resistance connectors .
But - But - I think the Painless is quite a bit more money.
SHX

 

[stus70brc]

Can you mount the Painless fuse panel on a metal box? I plan on installing a Tuffy glovebox

 

[nickgp]

I have a Centech in my 74. The fuse panel is mounted in a Tuffy Glove box. All you have to do is use nylon/plastic bushings between the two. Had to trim the opening a bit. The rest of the install was pretty straight forward. Very satisfied. Wish the directions were better, though. For the 66 build we have gone with Centech again. We have learned the ins and outs already. Why have to learn it all over again?

 

[69Shamrock]

American Wire was my choice. I just finished a six year full nut and bolt on my 69. I have never done anything this deep on any car or truck before. I can turn a wrench but this was anything.
I added 130A alternator, Electric chock, msd Ing, Hi-torque mini starter, Ididit steering column, Driving Lights, Hurst shifter (back up).
The direction are all there and you need to read thru a few times, but it will be your guide. Everything that I added and more(electric rad fans, duel tanks, other gauge set ups), were covered. I had to learn wiring for the starter but that's what you learn HERE FOR.
I had got the truck back from paint at Xmas and started Jan 1st. The wiring was done in phases, dash, engine bay, rear, interior, It took two months for me to complete. I hid and covered and tested everything. When it came to put it on the road for the first time - it all worked.
If I can do it.....
Advise... good crimpers.
Luck, Al

 

[eric0o1]

to answer the 2 questions you asked: Yes you can run a one wire alt and yes you can mount the fuse block to a metal glove box. If you have any other questions let me know