Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Not much of my underhood wiring is stock anymore. I have relocated the lighting wiring to behind the inner fender along the frame rail. I have a 1 wire alternator, which eliminates the rats nest on the passenger side. I do have a few wires still necessary... gauge feed (which has coil wire in it) main power feed, and electric fan. That's it. So... I have the wiring ready to go... but not sure how I want to wrap it. The new gauge feed harness came with adhesive tape... which isn't "correct" (not that I particularly care about that, but the sticky was on the outside too), so it's been stripped off and cleaned up. Part of me wants to go the stock wrap look... the other part thinks I should go with something more durable. Still want it to look good though.Ideas? Pics? (Current state of engine bay attached) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johns Summer of 69 14 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Since you have some updates to the engine bay, I would consider some sort of split sleeving to protect the wires and clean things up. I purchased this on Amazon and have been pleased with the results. My goal is to clean things up and also make it easier to work on in the future. For me personally I'm not going for the fresh from the factory look, but clean and useful. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VSTFMI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Just an FYI, Ford used a strip that looked like electrical tape, but it had no glue/stick on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 My wiring is in the factory locations. As long as it's neat I'm not into hiding it. Since I completely disassembled the engine compartment wiring to repair/rebuild it, I wrapped it with electrical tape. It took a few different tapes to find one that is flexible and works well. I tried the original non-adhesive wrap stuff but couldn't do a good job with it. My MSD wiring is covered with the split loom covering. If you plan to drive the car in wet weather, the wiring hidden in the fender along the frame is going to get soaked with water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 I am using "Scotch 88" electrical tape on my AAW harness. You can see it on my 1970 Convertible project forum page. Cantedvalve - I am getting ready to run my wires in the fenderwells, any pictures/hints/advice would be appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Cantedvalve, I am also getting ready to start running my wires of my AAW harness & I am going to be using polyetylene split loom tubing like in the link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R1J3546/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i2?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00R1J3546&pd_rd_r=b78f9ad5-b365-11e7-ae57-8f0a228b7969&pd_rd_w=HM6GN&pd_rd_wg=h5Pby&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=PD713YT8C6KMY8XJS6B7&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=d9f78c36-24d5-402e-866f-a50358a0504c&pf_rd_i=desktop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, 69ShelbyGT350H said: Just an FYI, Ford used a strip that looked like electrical tape, but it had no glue/stick on it. Jack at DeadNutsOn.com sells it if anyone reading this thread is interested. I used it because I'm that guy but there is more convenient 21st century stuff available nowadays.... http://www.deadnutson.com/page/page/2965331.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 I used Scotch 88 for the first few years because it was cheaper than 33+. However, its adhesive quality is poor in that when you unwrap it, it leaves way too much adhesives on the wires. I tried the non-adhesive stuff, but it requires skill in starting and stopping the wrap. With its expensive price tag and extra time to implement, it simply wasn't worth it. I go through 30 rolls a year, easy. Scotch 33+ simply cannot be beat for the quality/price point. But for you, CV, send your wires in, and I'll wrap it in gold leaf foil. *G* For the small amount of wiring that you need to wrap, just go with 33+. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 The 33+ is good stuff. I prefer the 88+ personally. It is thicker and once it goes on, it stays on. I do agree with the unwrap observation, but I don't ever plan on unwrapping my harness. But, I will give the 33+ another try based on your suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 I'll see about getting pictures of the driver side tomorrow or Thursday. It wasn't too difficult. I did have to extend the harness by 12" I think. I drilled a hole in the inner fender near the firewall. I cut the harness in half, routed the "connector" portion, then spliced it back together with the 12" extensions. I routed mine under the stone deflector, using soft clamps to mount to the trim bolts. I also did the headlight relay bypass while I was at it. I hate sticky with a passion. I have some braided loom in the basement, but I am not sold on it for the engine bay (used it to wrap the headlight harness for the relocation to the inner fender area). I will probably check out the split loom. If I ever have to get back into the wiring, I won't have to break out the knives and adhesive remover stuff to get at it. I also discovered adhesive lined heat shrink this week! Wow at stuff is nice. I used to do my own version with hot glue and regular heat shrink, but this stuff is sooo much nicer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 @Midlife Gold is too bling. Might as well slap some spinners on it and excessively low profile tires with poor back spacing. 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD08 42 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 Spinners mean something completely different now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuqGg_fpqP8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 I ran my Midlife refurbished harness thru the left fender apron below the master cylinder and forward along the frame rail. Its stock length fit all the connections. Does not the wiring harness in its stock location get wet also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 I drilled mine in the flat a little farther up and towards the firewall more, but yeah, that is how it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 I hate the look of vinyl/electricians tape, makes things look like they've been repaired. I use hockey stick tape where appropriate. It tears/rips easy instead of pull and stretching or having to cut, comes in different colors and looks like factory fabric tape. Also doesn't turn hard and brittle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, stangnet33 said: ... and looks like factory fabric tape. ... Factory tape was not fabric. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, 69ShelbyGT350H said: Factory tape was not fabric. It was but only at some harness ends to keep the non-adhesive tape from unraveling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, Midlife said: It was but only at some harness ends to keep the non-adhesive tape from unraveling. That would not make the fabric part the wire wrapping then. 1 det0326 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 RPM, thanks for the pics. I see the wire runs pretty much following the fuel line on the driver side then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Yes, then continues forward along the frame rail and across the lower radiator support in the stock position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Oh, right. Great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
