| Author | Message | ||
     Glenn |
I had a break in my main harness in the steering head area which I repaired some time ago. Last night I noticed that the rubber self bonding tape that I used to re-warp the harness wore through and one of the wires was starting to get abraded too. Does anyone have a good source for the cloth tape or stronger that the original harness is wrapped in? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I'd like to know as well. | ||
| Mnrider |
Black duct tape? | ||
| Rwven |
Here ya go! http://www.mcmaster.com/#7263a21/=1fycxa Super Wear-Resistant Antifriction PEEK Tape | ||
| Etennuly |
When I was in mine last, I wrapped the wires with standard plastic electrical tape, put the original sheath back over it and wrapped that with another layer of tape. It has been good for a couple of years now. On some wires that I have moved around to stop chaffing I used automotive plastic split corregated tubing. Using that, tying back the wires with looms or zip ties will not abrade the wires. (Message edited by etennuly on April 14, 2009) | ||
| Ronmold |
Polyken 007 but I can't seem to find a place to get it! You may have to buy a case but I think we would all take a roll or two. | ||
| Ronmold |
I've used 3M Temflex 2155 self-fusing tape. (Home Depot, etc.) When you stretch it it activates something that makes it stick to itself like contact cement. It ends up like heatshrink but you don't need to slip it on first or use a flame to shrink it. | ||
| Seanp |
Would hockey tape work? | ||
| Mad_doctor |
If you go to an Electrical supply house,(Standard Electric, All Phase), they can order cloth 3M tape. you can get it with adhesive, or plain. It's about $20.00 a roll. It's used for motor lead connections. It is High temp. and abraision resistant. I just ordered another roll about 2 weeks ago. The only problem is, it's an off white/ yellow color, but you can't hurt this stuff. Matter of fact, it's a real bastard to cut with a knife. | ||
| Glenn |
Thanks everyone for the good suggestions. BTW the tape that is not working out is the same as the 3M Temflex 2155 self-fusing tape. Tim, can you give me a part No. for the 3M cloth tape .. too bad it doesn't come in black though. I guess I could paint it. Thanks | ||
| Mad_doctor |
Hi Glenn, PM sent, I'll be in touch Tim | ||
| Ronmold |
I ordered a sample roll of the Polyken 007 tape, will let you know how it is. I will order a case & have rolls available if it's the stuff. | ||
| Glenn |
Thanks Ron, let us know how good the abrasion resistance is. I'll buy a roll if it is. | ||
| Ronmold |
OK I'll wrap some around my shoes & walk on some concrete!  | ||
| Glenn |
Good Test!! | ||
| Mad_doctor |
Hey Glenn, I've got the number for the 3M tape. It is white, 1/2" width number 8804-1, 3/4" number is 3227-4. The three quarter tape is what I use. it works really well. It has very light adhesive, so it doesn't gum everything up. Good Luck, Tim | ||
| Glenn |
Thanks Tim |
