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Posted by: FourBlades Nov 18 2008, 03:52 PM

I have finally located a used wiring harness.

What do you all recommend to clean up the dirt and grime on it?

How do you clean and treat the connectors to ensure good electrical contact?

Is the fabric tape wrapped around it available or would split loom be better?

This is not a concours car, more of a track/weekend car.

Thanks...John

Posted by: 9146986 Nov 18 2008, 04:51 PM

I use Acme Klix88, which is about the same as DuPont PrepSol, a prepaint cleaner/grease remover. Then I remove the connectors and clean all the spade connectors. I solder any questionable connectors, and remove any brittle wires or PVC jacket and replace with new jacketing.

Posted by: southernmost914 Nov 19 2008, 06:48 PM

I bought black friction tape (cloth) at home depot when I redid my harness.It also can be found at some sporting goods stores.

steve

Posted by: Richard Casto Nov 20 2008, 07:19 AM

Regarding the tape, you may want to look at a thread I started awhile back...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84326

Bottom line is that the friction tape Steve mentions above is probably what you want.

You mentioned this is not a concours car, but for anyone else reading this thread who may be looking for something closer to original Eastwood has this...

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1391&itemType=PRODUCT

Posted by: FourBlades Nov 20 2008, 08:03 AM

Thanks Richard, that is very helpful.

John

Posted by: Phoenix-MN Nov 20 2008, 09:14 AM

I also used "cloth" electrical tpe. I cut the 1" roll on a bandsaw to 1/2" wide to better match the original.

http://www.phoenixhobbies.com/html/electrical.html

Paul

Posted by: anderssj Nov 20 2008, 09:26 AM

Great idea (cutting it in half with a bandsaw)!

But I'd save one or two wide ones to tape up the old hockey stick . . .

BTW, REALLY NICE work on your project!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Nov 20 2008, 10:25 AM

I am 1/2 & 1/2 when it comes to CW. This is what I will be useing on my 74 project car. They have kevlar for high heat.

http://cableorganizer.com/wire-management/

Posted by: zonedoubt Nov 20 2008, 11:46 AM

Hockey tape.

Posted by: FourBlades Nov 20 2008, 12:14 PM

Was split loom material used in the 70s? It seems like an easier way to repair or
add to your wiring than wrapping.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 20 2008, 02:58 PM

Does anyone have a unique way of doing this? Maybe to make it look neater or better in some way?