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Re-wiring a tractor

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TH

10-12-2001 08:41:39




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I'm going to renew the electircal wiring on my Fordson Major Diesel -55. The old wires are bunched together and have some sort of coating on them to prevent damaging the wires. My question is how I can protect the new wires from weather, wear, etc? Is it OK to use the sort of cable that shrinks when heated (I don't know the correct name, sorry)?
Also I'm planning to use the same coloured wire (blue) everywhere because the wiring is simple enough. Is this correct thing to do?

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Steven

10-16-2001 10:50:14




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 Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to TH, 10-12-2001 08:41:39  
Check out the link and contact them to see if they make an original type wiring harness for your tractor. Using electrical tape on a wiring harness is a BAD thing! As soon as it gets a little bit of heat the adhesive part of it will turn to goo and it bunches up and turns ugly. This is my experience on cars, same would apply to tractors because of heat. The original wrap for wiring harnesses that looks like electrical tape does NOT have an adhesive and is still available if you look around.

My $0.02

Steven

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GeneD14

10-12-2001 11:08:31




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 Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to TH, 10-12-2001 08:41:39  
It is prefferable to use the original color of wire. In the future the mechanic looking at the service manual will be able to trace problems easier.



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Grove r

10-13-2001 06:45:43




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 Re: Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to GeneD14, 10-12-2001 11:08:31  
Just a note in passing.... have had to do re-wirings on a couple of units, after getting all the wires in place and about the right length, I just wrap electrical tape NEATLY around the wires. Takes a bit of practice to wrap without making wrinkles. So far this seems to work quite well, not near original, but it sure keeps thinks looking a lot better! Just a thought, have a gooder,R.E.L.

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Leron

10-13-2001 20:57:07




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 Re: Re: Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to Grove r, 10-13-2001 06:45:43  
Good advise all around. After doing what Grover suggests, go to Pep Boys or some auto Parts store and buy a length of round split tubing that fits over the bundle of wires. Its flexible and makes a nice protective covering for the wires. Later if necessary you can remove it to get at the wires if necessary. The tubing is plastic and split lengthwise.



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Farmer Bob

10-12-2001 10:19:30




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 Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to TH, 10-12-2001 08:41:39  
TH, See my note below about fabricating wire looms on old tractors.//FB



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TH

10-15-2001 06:01:24




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 Re: Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to Farmer Bob, 10-12-2001 10:19:30  
Thank you for all the answers.

Leron, is it possible to use ordinary plastic tube and cut it lenghtwise by myself?

TH



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Leon

10-15-2001 18:53:08




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 Re: Re: Re: Re-wiring a tractor in reply to TH, 10-15-2001 06:01:24  
TH I would think the material I used would be easier to work with and does not separate at the split easily. It would hold the wires more captive and also be more resistant to heat and oils. Plus you would be using it for what it was designed for. It is inexpensive but I suppose the tubeing would work...Leon



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