Wire Bundle Versus Header Tube Resolved
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Wire Bundle Versus Header Tube Resolved
My headman elites pinched a major wire bundle between primary tube and body so i had to reroute it. After a close look it seemed that if i could get my bundle on the other side of fuel lines, i could solve the problem. Luckly, there is a disconnect of the feed and return line at the fuel filter. I seperated the lines and pulled my harness around the other side of lines. Nicely tucked out of the way now. This info will hopefully help out others down the road. 
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Nice job. Where'd you get that heat wrap stuff? I need some of that.
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Nice job! I ran into the same thing with my Hedman's on my 85. I wire tied mine away from the tube and wrapped the wires in exhaust wrap. I like this idea better so the next time I'm in there I'll follow your lead.
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Local hardware store. It's aluminum tape and was only $7 for a large roll.
I had some of the EGR tube velcro heat wrap from Eklers that works very well.
Agent 86, keep and eye on the alum. tape, I did not have much luck with that. After awhile the heat will make it un-wrap.
I also used steel tie wraps to hold the fuel lines away from the headers and put a heat blanket around it.
I can take a pic if you would like me to.
Last edited by vetster86; Apr 30, 2006 at 10:01 AM.
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Local hardware store. It's aluminum tape and was only $7 for a large roll.
Duh-huh! 
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DEI and Thermotec both offer heat shielding material.
I forget which vendor offers it, but there is a wrap for lines
that has a hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure along the length
of the enclosure. You wrap the target object, join the
hook/loop seam and are spared the need to disconnect the
protected lines or harnesses.
Downside? More money.
.
I forget which vendor offers it, but there is a wrap for lines
that has a hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure along the length
of the enclosure. You wrap the target object, join the
hook/loop seam and are spared the need to disconnect the
protected lines or harnesses.
Downside? More money.
.
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Originally Posted by Slalom4me
DEI and Thermotec both offer heat shielding material.
I forget which vendor offers it, but there is a wrap for lines
that has a hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure along the length
of the enclosure. You wrap the target object, join the
hook/loop seam and are spared the need to disconnect the
protected lines or harnesses.
Downside? More money.
.
I forget which vendor offers it, but there is a wrap for lines
that has a hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure along the length
of the enclosure. You wrap the target object, join the
hook/loop seam and are spared the need to disconnect the
protected lines or harnesses.
Downside? More money.
.
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
I looked at DEI's hook loop one at the local jobber. My good guy cost was $27 cad for 3 ft. The harness should be fine now but the fuel lines are as close as an inch, i think. I may blanket them, we'll see how the heat is.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
How much length do you need to cover on the fuel line? I've got something kinda' neat I could send you for that.
