I have a 7747 with Moates G2 adapter and zif socket. It works, but I've been keeping the whole ECM in a box in place of my center console for years. I'd like to get my center console back, but I don't know what to do about the big hole in my ECM with a chip sticking out. Has anyone dreamed up a slick way to make this setup a little more durable so it can be out in the elements? I was hoping I'd see some sort of sheet metal wart for sale on the Moates site, but I don't think it's there. I don't really have the ability to fab something myself that wouldn't look terrible.

 

You could ditch the ZIF socket and the cover should fit. There is also an older Caddy ECM that has a bubble lid. Came with the TBI engines.

RBob.

 

That's cool! I'll have to find one to see why they needed a bubble lid just for curiousity.

But even if you remove the Zif socket, if you followed the instructions and soldered in a Dip Socket then plugged the G2 in and add a chip the cover still hits the EEPROM. I solder the G2 directly to board, use a ZIF socket for tuning and then when done remove ZIF socket and install chip and cover clears.

 

It's been a while, I'll check whether I soldered the ZIF in place or what. Time to check Ebay for Caddy ECM's... Thanks.