6.0L F-series underhood wiring harness support

mchan68 · July 21, 2008

Does anyone know a way to buy the hard plastic main underhood wiring harness support that is clipped to the windshield cowling, without having to buy the harness? I've been getting more than my share of these F-series trucks lately, where hacks have broken off the tabs of the supprt where the pushpins go to fasten the harness to the windshield cowling. Zipties, or leaving the harness loose to be burned through from the heat will not suffice for me. But without any other alternative, I'm stuck leaving the truck in that form.

partsmanBB · July 21, 2008

My guys like to mangle those, too-I make sure to keep at least one in stock at all times. We use 3c3z 14a099-aa for most applications-hope this helps.

Keith Browning · July 21, 2008

HACKS! Damned be thy Canuckian! I myself have snapped one... okay, several of those DAMN THINGS over the years and have pondered the very same information that you now publicly seek! Having been told long ago that this plastic support only comes with the harness I have had to get creative in repairing them. I rank this part right up there with that ICP wiring shield on 2003 6.0L engines and those Quick disconnect hose clips for the 6.4L.

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A container of peanuts and chocolates to the man that can come up with a valid part number for all three! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

mchan68 · July 22, 2008

HACKS! Damned be thy Canuckian! I myself have snapped one... okay, several of those DAMN THINGS over the years and have pondered the very same information that you now publicly seek! Having been told long ago that this plastic support only comes with the harness I have had to get creative in repairing them.

Sorry if I offended you. What I mean by hacks, are the ones who do the damage, and release to vehicle to the customer in that state, without putting forth any effort into trying to secure it in a half decent way that doesn't leave the harness exposed to the heat from the turbo. Since this part is very well visible from the moment the hood is opened, I would very much rather have it repaired to the point of appearing as it would, before it was worked on. While we're at it, since I'm in the middle of one right now for both coolers under warranty, do I replace this part and factor it in with the warranty repair, or charge it out on a separate RETAIL line? How about the fan shroud that's been cut in half and "cheesed" together? Can I order one of those too and charge it out for warranty as well? I don't want to release this vehicle in a "hacked" state.

Keith Browning · July 22, 2008

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HACKS! Damned be thy Canuckian!

That was playful banter. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/stooges.gif I am not offended by much. Burping, farting or smoking while I am eating does offend me! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/puke.gif

mchan68 · July 22, 2008

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HACKS! Damned be thy Canuckian!

That was playful banter. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/stooges.gif I am not offended by much. Burping, farting or smoking while I am eating does offend me! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/puke.gif

Okay, I won't burp or fart WHILE YOU'RE EATING. But will you be offended if I burp or fart in front of you if I come to visit you one day? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rofl.gif

Alex Bruene · July 22, 2008

I've been getting more than my share of these F-series trucks lately, where hacks have broken off the tabs of the supprt where the pushpins go to fasten the harness to the windshield cowling.

I've broken the odd one... and I hardly consider myself a "hack".

OHNO60 · July 23, 2008

well somebody has to keep the zip tie manufacturers in business, might as well be ford.

mchan68 · July 23, 2008

Let's clear something up. What I mean by "hacks" are those that break things and don't put any kind of effort at putting things back together where they're supposed to go, or at least close to it. Sure it might take a little extra time, but for me it's worth it to try to use that extra finesse required to disassemble things, so as not to destroy harness pushpins and anything else that secures important components. Lately, I've been getting a rash of trucks where the said harness, is left dangling there sitting on top of the turbo, which to me shows very poor workmanship. Especially since this is one of the first parts very well visible upon opening the hood. I seem to be also getting my share of vehicles where the fan shroud has been badly butchered up, not installed properly where it's supposed to go.

And, thanks to the poster who gave me the part number for the harness support. It priced out very cheap, so I'm going to order one to keep in stock. Now, if only I can find the part number for the pushpins. Apparently it's not serviced separately according to Microcrap. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/icon_crazy.gif

LARRY BRUDZYNSKI · July 23, 2008

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And, thanks to the poster who gave me the part number for the harness support.

Hey Mike that was Brian, I think he keeps up on the posts just doesn't post much, maybe he'll post more now. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif