lsj2000

I have an 88 Ford Fairlane NA and have just purchased an amplifier for some rear speakers. However, I don't know where I can pass the main power lead from the battery thru the firewall--everything seems to be soundproofed and very tight, and I can't find a spare grommet.

Am I just not looking hard enough or do I need to drill a new hole and put a grommet in it??? Please help...

Shambles

Locate the main loom going through the firewall and pierce a hole carefully through that. Make sure you don`t damage the loom and then you`re cooking with gas.

ed94

Nah dont drill anything, it should still have the hole for the clutch cable to go thru, i did it on the ED, assuming the fairlane has got the provision for it.

It was as simple as pushing out the grommet!

paul

lsj2000

So I can either pierce through the main loom grommet going thru the firewall, or find the clutch grommet.

My Fairlane is a 3spd auto, and also the firewall is covered in fireproof material. Where is the clutch cable grommet usually located, so I don't have to rip off all the soundproofing?

Thanks for your help too.

Rmyers

There's a grommet located on the drivers side around 5 cm from the top off the wall, you can't miss it!

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ed94

Yer if you wanna find it without pushing all the foam around, do it from behind the pedals!

paul

Jakobi

Look from the engine bay back towards the firewall.. Locate the cable for the bonnet release and then move down about 5 more cm and you should find a spare gromet (or thats what i found with my ea II S)

Jake

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BLWNEB

Thats about it.

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lsj2000

Thanks heaps everyone. Found the grommet and installed the power wire. Now I just need to finish the box and install the amp, and I'll be cooking.

Ford's rule, and thanks again.

ed94

lsj2000,

Are you gunna do the amp install in the factory spot or are ya sticking the thing under a seat?

Ive just completed my amp and crossover in the factory spot and it looks smicko. My mate has a 1993 ED fairmont so I used his amp cover and traced it! Although i made mine out of thin MDF so its a bit stiffer than his!

paul