Z48LT-1 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hi, Having mostly lurked for a couple years, I know you guys are masters of the universe when it comes to every aspect of engine adaptation, so I thought I'd ask the experts. My ride is definitely o/t ('48 Chevy) but I am using an LT1/4L60E combo out of a '95 Caprice like several of you. My questions are about crafting a harness. I figured out the Caprice harness my lump came with was a lot more complicated than I needed, since it had all the body-related circuitry, so I got an F-body harness which has only the engine stuff. I wasn't very lucky in my purchase in that the harness I got has some cut wires, several splices, a few of which appear to be ok but a couple will have to be redone, and the previous owner replaced much of the black loom with red, which just won't do. I may replace the red with black but I was also contemplating doing away with much of the loom and simply wrapping the wires with tape in order to reduce their bulk and hopefully improve the appearance somewhat. Regardless of how I proceed, I was hoping to get some tape similar to the OE stuff which is a lot thinner than typical plastic electrical tape and seems to stick (at least to itself) better, as well. I've had the devil of a time finding it. My internet searches produce many results but I have little confidence I'm finding what I'm wanting. Anyone know a brand and part number or a source? Also, I'd like to find some insulating wrap that isn't too bulky that would be appropriate for wires that necessarily live near the headers (water temp, knock sensor, etc.) I think I've got enough of a handle on the wiring circuitry to do the modifications I want (mostly emissions delete) but any other advice about adapting the harness would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance. -- Gary Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.
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goodoldjam Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) Well NAPA carries this for the high heat spots. http://www.napaautoparts.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7353959_0282514679 Says sleeve but it's actually adhesive backed. Edited August 4, 2010 by goodoldjam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z48LT-1 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks, goodoldjam. I'll file that away for future reference. I posted this question on another forum and got a recommendation for tape from Caspers Electronics: http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...024492a24ad659 I ordered a roll and got it today and wanted to pass along that this appears to be the real deal. V thin and nicely adhesive. Haven't put it to the test yet but I'm thinking it'll be fine. While I was researching this project I got a suggestion from a local electronics supply place for Scotch Super 33+ tape, available at the usual sources. I got a roll of it and think it might be a reasonable alternative to the Caspers stuff, although it's somewhat thicker. Best -- Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z48LT-1 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hmm. That didn't seem to work so well. The link appears to be broken. Try this: http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Tape&osCsid=7d6a358f604143a284024492a24ad659 Cheers -- Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/61139-tape-for-wrapping-wire-harnesses/page__p__562605__fromsearch__1entry562605 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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