Wiring Issue

[classiccar68]

Members, I am been restoring my 1968 Charger R/T and I am at the point of installing all the wiring. I am going to tackle first the forward and main engine harness, the headlight harness and windshield wiper motor harness. From my research, each of these are wrapped in black vinyl tape (1"). The issue is where on the harness does the tape begin and end. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Scott

 

[Trashdog67]

Members, I am been restoring my 1968 Charger R/T and I am at the point of installing all the wiring. I am going to tackle first the forward and main engine harness, the headlight harness and windshield wiper motor harness. From my research, each of these are wrapped in black vinyl tape (1"). The issue is where on the harness does the tape begin and end. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Scott

Its not electrical tape, its this stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181985559556?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
As for where it begins and ends, you'll have to look at underhood photos. Good luck!

 

[mopar 3 B]

Start at the bulkhead connectors and work outwards.

 

[Ranger16]

Its not electrical tape, its this stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181985559556?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
As for where it begins and ends, you'll have to look at underhood photos. Good luck!

If it's "non-adhesive", how does it stick and keep from unwrapping?

 

[Lionized]

If it's "non-adhesive", how does it stick and keep from unwrapping?

It only sticks to itself.

 

[Jackpot50]

Polyken 268 Flame Retardant Hi Temp Factory Cloth Engine Wire Harness Tape
This is what I used, It's great EBAY

 

[Ranger16]

It only sticks to itself.

But how do it know?

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Start at the bulkhead connectors and work outwards.

As far I recall is just right the opposite

 

[Nacho-RT74]

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[Lionized]

But how do it know?

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-amalgamating_tape

 

[Ranger16]

Thanks, I need to get me some of that stuff. Should have done it 30 years ago.

 

[Lionized]

Thanks, I need to get me some of that stuff. Should have done it 30 years ago.

Regular electrical tape will be a gooey mess after one summer. If you're redoing the wiring you should do it right.
If you have the budget you should also consider reproduction harnesses from M&H. They're available through YearOne. I have all their harnesses under the hood of my Super Bee and will be replacing my dash harness with one of theirs.

 

[Ranger16]

I'm not redoing any wiring. It's just for general work. I always wondered what the factory used. Too bad it took me so long to find out.

 

[rrTor-Red]

I'm not redoing any wiring. It's just for general work. I always wondered what the factory used. Too bad it took me so long to find out.

Either way. Doing rewire or just general work. If you're working on electrical stuff, I'd use non-adhesive stuff as the link Trashdog supplied and Lionized stated. Just my .02 cents

 

[mopar 3 B]

Anyone know what the factory used to glue the ends down with?