 Wire harness cleaning, Random 914 restoration question #135,285 |
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| MrHyde |
 Oct 21 2012, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 13-October 10 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 12,268 Region Association: None  |
I was tinkering away in the garage sand blasting the torsion bar adjusters this morning and thought about bringing down the two wiring harnesses I have in the barn. I know the one that came with my parts car looks like crap and has been cut into many times over a few decades, but the 2nd one I bought looks much more intact, just filthy.
I'm wondering what I can use to clean the dirt/grime/grease/random organic matter off of the wiring harness without affecting the wiring itself. I wont be putting power to the harness for a few months so there should be plenty of dry time if required. Any suggestions ??? Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Mike Bellis |
Oct 21 2012, 10:36 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I would use a rag with diesel fuel. Any water based product will cause corrosion. Diesel as a solvent will make the wiring very clean and soften, slightly the insulation by adding oils back into the rubber. It will not damage the wire or insulation.
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| Phoenix-MN |
Oct 21 2012, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 21 2012, 12:20 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Use dampened rags and wipe them down. Simple green will take most of it off, use paint thinner or acetone if necessary - in well ventilated space and gloves. Careful with the acetone, it will remove the color striping and wire numbers, but will not cause other damage.
The casing is plastic, not rubber. |
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| MrHyde |
Oct 21 2012, 03:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 13-October 10 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 12,268 Region Association: None |
Hmmm.. ok .. I dont have anything else that runs on diesel soo it might be silly to goto the gas station and get a little container full.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'll try the simple green stuff and if all else fails.. maybe just some water with a little dish soap in it. Like I said, I have a while until I'll put power to it so there will be lots of time to evaporate.
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| OmaPossu |
Oct 22 2012, 02:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 4-October 09 From: Finland Member No.: 10,886 Region Association: Scandinavia |
What is "simple green"?
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 22 2012, 06:23 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,813 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Denatured alcohol works good too, and won't take off the color coding.
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| cary |
Oct 22 2012, 06:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(OmaPossu @ Oct 22 2012, 01:07 AM)  What is "simple green"? All purpose cleaner ............. http://www.simplegreen.com/products_all_purpose_cleaner.php |
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| mr914 |
Oct 22 2012, 03:09 PM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
I've used WD-40 in the past
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