Ford Econoline Van wire pass through firewall
I'm trying to run a wire from the engine compartment to the inside passenger compartment. Has anyone done this on a Ford Van? I heard about going through on the passenger side but I can't find anyt...
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RoyB wrote:
I always look for a RUBBER FITTING or GROMMET I can puncture a hole thru it to get the cables though. Once done then I will use RTV to seal the hole back...
I'm sure if you look good around the firewall you can several factory installed rubber hole fillers. Just check both sides before you puncture through with a sharp tool (i.e. Screwdriver). Don't want to hurt something behind the wall so to speak.
Roy Ken
Roy is on the right track, rather than drilling a bunch of holes take a closer look for any rubber body plugs that are nearby. That is the best plan of attack and the first thing I look for.
With my 2013 F250 I wasn't as lucky, there are NO rubber plugs to be found anywhere on the firewall and the closest rubber plug I could find was directly in the center of the passenger floor (not a good place to run wires).
I ended up taking the wire along the truck frame then drilled a couple of small holes into the wire trough under the door sill. I then used small rubber grommets inserted into the holes to protect the wires from chaffing against the steel.
Ran all the wire outside in plastic wire loom to protect the wires from the weather and makes for a factory like installation..
