Wiring Harness Restoration Options

[bkrantz]

I have a bunch of questions about restoring the main and engine harnesses.

Any material or process to restore flexibility in the wire insulation?

Same for the original outer tubing?

For breaks in wires and large holes in the insulation, I think the best solution (short of running a complete new wire) is to solder-splice the break, and cover it with heat-shrink tubing--yes?

Any good way to seal small holes and cracks in insultation?

When replacing missing or broken spade connectors, crimp only or crimp and solder?

[914e]

I have a bunch of questions about restoring the main and engine harnesses.

Any material or process to restore flexibility in the wire insulation?

Same for the original outer tubing?

For breaks in wires and large holes in the insulation, I think the best solution (short of running a complete new wire) is to solder-splice the break, and cover it with heat-shrink tubing--yes?

Any good way to seal small holes and cracks in insultation?

When replacing missing or broken spade connectors, crimp only or crimp and solder?

For small cracks and cuts there is brush on electrical tape 3m, Permatex and others make it. there is a company named Starbite the has a clear version. Sometimes I use clear shrink over damaged insulation. I did find one useful trick while looking striped wire to match. Use model paint or spray a little paint in a cup of the stripe color you need and just paint it on yourself.