Engine Bay Wiring Cleanup: Deutsch Connectors, Grounds & Split Loom

Clean up your engine bay wiring the easy way — Deutsch connectors, split loom wiring, and proper grounds on a 1965 Chevy Nova Wagon 327 SBC. Cole walks you through a full engine bay wiring cleanup any backyard builder can pull off on a budget. Whether you've got a nest of mystery wires under the hood or just want your classic car engine bay to look as good as it runs, this video covers everything: installing Deutsch connectors for weatherproof pull-proof connections, running split loom wiring to protect and organize your wiring harness, and nailing the ground straps that kill electrical gremlins for good on old car wiring. No fancy shop. No big budget. Just old-fashioned hot rodding with your own two hands. ✅ Deutsch connector installation — crimp, seal, and lock weatherproof connections ✅ Split loom wiring — protect and bundle your engine bay wire runs ✅ Engine grounds & ground strap routing for a clean, gremlin-free electrical system ✅ Budget-friendly engine bay wire management you can knock out in a weekend ✅ Full walkthrough on a 1965 Chevy Nova (Chevy II) Wagon 327 Small Block 👕 OneMoreBolt Merch: OneMoreBolt.printful.me ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Intro 0:41 – Deutsch Connectors — Why They're Worth It 1:37 – Bulkhead Connectors & Front Lighting Bundle 4:18 – Engine Bay Ground Strategy (5 Ground Points) 5:33 – Split Loom Wiring — Do's & Don'ts 7:18 – HEI Distributor Choice & Wiring Benefit 8:04 – Dual Temp Sensors & Fan Relay Setup 9:14 – Alternator Bracket Fix (Correct Heim Joint) 10:18 – Under Dash Wiring Preview 11:49 – Pro Tip: Magnetic Zip Tie Holders 13:41 – Reusable Zip Ties for Temp Layout 16:09 – Build Progress Update 18:01 – Real Build Status Revealed 21:05 – Outro & What's Next My DIY Low Buck SBC SWP Alternator Bracket Solution Video **    • DIY Low Mount Alternator Bracket — Budget ...   Links to Stuff Mentioned In the Video (As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Deustch Connector Kit https://amzn.to/47eZA03 Bulkhead Pass Through Post https://amzn.to/3MyZSFg Magnetic Zip Tie Hold Downs https://amzn.to/4ebILVY Reusable Zip Ties https://amzn.to/3MHVJyR Themp Sensor Fan Control Kit https://amzn.to/3AV1dnu Replacement Hiem For DIY Alt Bracket https://www.speedwaymotors.com/LH-Mal... #enginebay #deutschconnector #chevynova