Roger,
I'm using Thermo-Tec Thermo Sleeve tape to protect wiring exposed to heat.
It withstands 2000F so it should do well in all situations up to and
including a fire.
Here is a link to one source - although if you search the net a bit you can
find better prices.
_http://www.autobarn.net/thhowiprta.html_
(http://www.autobarn.net/thhowiprta.html)
On my hoses I used the thermo sleeve and on things that are
difficult/impossible to pull a sleeve on, I used the tape. It presents a much
nicer
appearance on the engine than standard red fire sleeve.
You could even use the sleeve and split it along the seam, cover the wires,
and then tape it with the thermo tape to hold it in place. I've also used
safety wire on the ends to hold it.
Another good option is sleeving that is designed for wires and can be slit
to fit on the wires. It's good to 750F and comes in several colors. You can
see it at _https://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=17078/681.0_
(https://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=17078/681.0)
Regards,
Stan Sutterfield
I have experanced melting of some of the black split loom I used an
conduit to prevent wire chaffing in my engine compartment. One piese
that melted was 6 or 7 inches from the exhaust tube.
Note that this is a recent problem that has occured after I add some
additional heat shield due to heat discoloration on the inside of the
lower cowl,
Has anyone else had this problem?
Does anyone have any data on what temperatue exists in the engine
compartment?
As an aside I did some informal tests of the black split loom and it
burns and is not self extinguishing.
Are thre any good fire resistant alternatives?
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