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| jmargush |
 Feb 8 2023, 04:17 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Goshen, IN Member No.: 2,176  |
I need to fabricate a heater cable due to running Tangerine Racing heat exchanger.
Does anyone know what gauge of wire the cable is and is there a certain type of steel wire that I should be looking for? |
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| ChrisFoley |
Feb 9 2023, 09:21 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,907 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(jmargush @ Feb 8 2023, 05:17 PM)  I need to fabricate a heater cable due to running Tangerine Racing heat exchanger. Does anyone know what gauge of wire the cable is and is there a certain type of steel wire that I should be looking for? If you want to replace the cable, you should use music wire, around .045-.050" dia. However if your original cable is in usable condition it's within a couple inches I think, to reach the new position of the flappers. I was taught a simple method to extend a too short flapper wire is to add a long small diameter cotter pin as an extension, with the cable secured around the loop of the pin. I have a small roll of .051" music wire here. I'd be happy to send a suitable length to you to make a new cable. |
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| jmargush |
Feb 9 2023, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Goshen, IN Member No.: 2,176 |
Thanks Chris
I'll get back to you once I know what length I need. I'll do some digging to see if I can find my old cable and see how close it is |
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| bbrock |
Feb 10 2023, 09:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Original cables are still available from Porsche. Pricey, but are correct stiffness, are plastic coated to glide better in the tube, and have terminals crimped on for a solid fit in the barrel connectors on the flappers.
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| NARP74 |
Feb 10 2023, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,048 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
914Rubber has them as well
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