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Glenn
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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?
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd like to know as well.
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Mnrider
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Black duct tape?
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Rwven
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here ya go!

http://www.mcmaster.com/#7263a21/=1fycxa

Super Wear-Resistant Antifriction PEEK Tape
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Etennuly
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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)
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Ronmold
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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.
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Ronmold
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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.
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Seanp
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Would hockey tape work?
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Mad_doctor
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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.
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Glenn
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 06:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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
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Mad_doctor
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi Glenn, PM sent, I'll be in touch
Tim
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Ronmold
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 09:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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.
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Glenn
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 01:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Ron, let us know how good the abrasion resistance is. I'll buy a roll if it is.
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Ronmold
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OK I'll wrap some around my shoes & walk on some concrete!
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Glenn
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good Test!!
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Mad_doctor
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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
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Glenn
Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 07:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Tim
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