Black spiral wire wrap
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Black spiral wire wrap
When I replaced the ignition wires on my '96 CE the black spiral wire wrap on the #6 and #8 spark plug wires was brittle and cracked. I bought some wire wrap that looked like it was the right stuff, from my local auto parts store. Subsequently, that's starting to melt and I need to find a better flame/heat resistant replacement. The only products that I find on line are in bulk quantities for well over $100...I only need two feet. Any one know where the correct 3/8" black flame resistant spiral wrap can be purchased in small quantities? Thanks, Paul
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Do you mean the wrap that's made from plastic and split down the middle? If so, I have it on almost all my wires but there are a couple places that I can't because the heat is too much and they will crack and melt. I just don't put it on those particular wires. The 98% of the rest of the wire wraps are good to go for years. Sorry, don't have a close-up pic.
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I don't have a specific product solution to offer, but I'd suggest you contact an applications engineer or technical sales rep at Tyco Electronics, and tell them you're in need of this material for a high-temperature application, and ask for a recommended product and distributor. They should be able to hook you up. If that doesn't get you a solution, ask the same sort of person at Digi-Key the same question.
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I think he's talking about the split loom pieces seen in this picture on the spark plug wires:
Mine got brittle and broke. I replaced them with something that looked the same that I got from Autozone. They melted. Apparently GM knows something Autozone doesn't.
Mine got brittle and broke. I replaced them with something that looked the same that I got from Autozone. They melted. Apparently GM knows something Autozone doesn't.
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I was thinking of trying this product on my 90 to replace the cracked plastic ones.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...20Wire%20Wraps
http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...20Wire%20Wraps
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Do you mean the wrap that's made from plastic and split down the middle? If so, I have it on almost all my wires but there are a couple places that I can't because the heat is too much and they will crack and melt. I just don't put it on those particular wires. The 98% of the rest of the wire wraps are good to go for years. Sorry, don't have a close-up pic.
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Carey, I purchased some high temperature, flame resistant, corrugated split wire loom like you're talking about. I'm having my car NCRS Flight Judged at the May 16th Plantation Inn Event. So, I need correct appearing stuff. I'll bring some for you Saturday evening if you would like to try it in the high heat areas...Paul
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The "normal" stuff just doesn't cut it in our environment:
I found this split loom, but they only have it in 1/4" and 1-1/4" sizes:
http://www.delcity.net/store/p_800823.h_66244.t_1
Here's some in 3/8" (what I need):
http://www.wiringproducts.com/3-8-inch-nylon-wire-loom
I found this split loom, but they only have it in 1/4" and 1-1/4" sizes:
http://www.delcity.net/store/p_800823.h_66244.t_1
Here's some in 3/8" (what I need):
http://www.wiringproducts.com/3-8-inch-nylon-wire-loom
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The "normal" stuff just doesn't cut it in our environment:
I found this split loom, but they only have it in 1/4" and 1-1/4" sizes:
http://www.delcity.net/store/p_800823.h_66244.t_1
Here's some in 3/8" (what I need):
http://www.wiringproducts.com/3-8-inch-nylon-wire-loom
I found this split loom, but they only have it in 1/4" and 1-1/4" sizes:
http://www.delcity.net/store/p_800823.h_66244.t_1
Here's some in 3/8" (what I need):
http://www.wiringproducts.com/3-8-inch-nylon-wire-loom
http://www.electriduct.com/Richco-Fl...ness-Wrap.html
Last edited by 2Tarpon; Jan 18, 2015 at 06:12 AM.
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I finally found a 3/8" flame retardant spiral wrap for the number 6 and 8 spark plug wires that is working OK so far. It's only $1.60 per foot...not exactly the same as the factory installed, but close:
http://www.electriduct.com/Richco-Fl...ness-Wrap.html
http://www.electriduct.com/Richco-Fl...ness-Wrap.html