Vacuum Hose wrap?
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I believe it is wiring harness tape. I have a roll. It is not vinyl electrical tape that has a half-life of about one week. It is a fabric tape that seems to seal itself together with engine heat.
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
Ties
Im not looking to have it judged, just want it to look correct. As for the ties, I do believe there were some sort of ties/wraps that attached the hoses to the forward lamp harness. The ones I purchased appeared to have inserts on them to attach to the body but I can't find where they would insert.
Paul, where would I purchase this tape?
Paul, where would I purchase this tape?
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Hi Andy,
I'm sorry I haven't replied to your pm.
The tape that was used WAS sticky black plastic electrical tape.
Paul's right about problems with it staying on. What I found is that you CAN'T stretch it one iota when you put it on or it wants to shrink back on itself which starts to make it want to come un-stuck.
I'll take a couple of new vacuum hose pictures for you today. My 71 is a bit different than your 69, but at least you can see what I did.
Again, sorry I didn't reply sooner!
Regards,
Alan
I'm sorry I haven't replied to your pm.
The tape that was used WAS sticky black plastic electrical tape.
Paul's right about problems with it staying on. What I found is that you CAN'T stretch it one iota when you put it on or it wants to shrink back on itself which starts to make it want to come un-stuck.
I'll take a couple of new vacuum hose pictures for you today. My 71 is a bit different than your 69, but at least you can see what I did.
Again, sorry I didn't reply sooner!
Regards,
Alan
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No apologies
Mr Alan, please do not apologize. I am sure I wear you and Roger out with my questions. I am sincerely grateful to both of you for putting up with my lack of common sense.
Which leads to my next question, the aim displays those tie strap or similar ties. Are they supposed to attach to the body or just wrap around the harness? The AIM shows 2 at the front and 1 near the driver's side master brake cylinder.
Which leads to my next question, the aim displays those tie strap or similar ties. Are they supposed to attach to the body or just wrap around the harness? The AIM shows 2 at the front and 1 near the driver's side master brake cylinder.
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Im not looking to have it judged, just want it to look correct. As for the ties, I do believe there were some sort of ties/wraps that attached the hoses to the forward lamp harness. The ones I purchased appeared to have inserts on them to attach to the body but I can't find where they would insert.
Paul, where would I purchase this tape?
Paul, where would I purchase this tape?
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Hi 69ff,
On my 71 the vacuum hose bundle was wrapped with the typical sticky black plastic/vinyl electrical tape.
The 2 hoses running from the vapor canister to the pvc valve and on to the carb were wrapped in old fashion black cloth electrical tape.
Regards,
Alan
On my 71 the vacuum hose bundle was wrapped with the typical sticky black plastic/vinyl electrical tape.
The 2 hoses running from the vapor canister to the pvc valve and on to the carb were wrapped in old fashion black cloth electrical tape.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Here is a tip that may help with having better results with electrical tape. Cut it with a knife or scizzors, don't just grab the roll and stretch it out till it snaps. I used to HATE electical tape till a friend of mine showed me this.
Scott
Scott
