What Wire Covering?
Too late now, but for those working w/ bare wires before adding terminals, I like smooth PVC sheath (SPC Technology, Alpha, ...). I have used at work and my 1980's M-B cars used it for both wires and vacuum tubing. It is easy to keep clean. Photo shows the alternator in my 65 Dart 273, using both smooth and split-loom. Note that I located the Vreg near the alternator instead of on the firewall. The alternator output cable is from a V-8 Magnum engine and runs across the timing cover. Harbor Freight sells rolls of split-loom cheap, in different sizes. My 2002 Chrysler uses mesh w/ Velcro closure, so easy to open and inspect. For an aerospace look, get plastic mesh. It opens wide (like a Chinese finger trap) to run wires w/ terminals thru. Downside is it gets gunky. Perhaps better used under-dash. All these can be found on ebay, or check Newark or Digi-key where engineers shop.
Too late now, but for those working w/ bare wires before adding terminals, I like smooth PVC sheath (SPC Technology, Alpha, ...). I have used at work and my 1980's M-B cars used it for both wires and vacuum tubing. It is easy to keep clean. Photo shows the alternator in my 65 Dart 273, using both smooth and split-loom. Note that I located the Vreg near the alternator instead of on the firewall. The alternator output cable is from a V-8 Magnum engine and runs across the timing cover. Harbor Freight sells rolls of split-loom cheap, in different sizes. My 2002 Chrysler uses mesh w/ Velcro closure, so easy to open and inspect. For an aerospace look, get plastic mesh. It opens wide (like a Chinese finger trap) to run wires w/ terminals thru. Downside is it gets gunky. Perhaps better used under-dash. All these can be found on ebay, or check Newark or Digi-key where engineers shop.
