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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Does anybody make these red rubber seals on the engine fuse panel

Posted by: yellowporky Nov 30 2018, 07:27 PM

Does anybody make these?

Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 30 2018, 11:16 PM

Not sure. Never seen them. They look like they would trap moisture and cause premature corrosion.

Posted by: sithot Dec 1 2018, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(yellowporky @ Nov 30 2018, 08:27 PM)

Does anybody make these?

There are many varieties of heat shrink tubing. Keeping moisture out appears to be the reason for these. Marine grade utilizes a sealant. I use it all the time on wires that can be exposed to the elements.

Posted by: bdstone914 Dec 1 2018, 08:43 AM

I do not see the need for them on a 914. Would make pulling a relay harder. One time use. Other ways to reduce corrosion of electrical contacts.
Bruce

Posted by: 914Sixer Dec 1 2018, 09:13 AM

They were just big rubber bands. They were added around 72-73 to keep moisture out of the relay. Most died after a short period of time. The ones that did not break are like yours. Most are hard and crusty. They will crumble when you start to take them off.