Wireing harness tape replacement

[gnosez]

used the Eastwood "loom tape" during my ground-up restoration. It seems to be holding up fine after 10,000 miles and about 18 months.

[Ed]

its funny that people sell "loom tape" yet OEM manufacturers just use regular PVC electrical tape such as NITTO etc

I had considered using PVC electrical tape. But, I unwrapped a "patch" that I did with it from a couple of years ago and the wires were sticky and gooey from the tapes adhesive.

[26th-Z]

For what it's worth now that I missed most of this discussion. The "Z Restoration Program" data calls for "3M Scotchbrand" tape and lists part number 054007-06130. I have not looked for it yet. Remember to never use the F word when discussing the Vintage Z Restoration Program!

[Ed]

The "Z Restoration Program" data calls for "3M Scotchbrand" tape and lists part number 054007-06130. I have not looked for it yet.

Chris,

I looked into the 3M tape and it appeared to be 3/4" PVC electrical tape, with the adhesive back.

[26th-Z]

Yea, that is what is listed and I think it comes from Humble's book. I really don't want the adhesive either.

[Bambikiller240]

Yea, that is what is listed and I think it comes from Humble's book. I really don't want the adhesive either.

there goes 5 points in the judging.

[TomoHawk]

What's wrong with that tape?

[drunkenmaster]

oohh...forgot to mention, in the engine bay you will want flame retardant tape. I am not certain if that was the standard 30 years ago, but I imagine it would have been.

Perhaps you will find it less sticky too.

[26th-Z]

Yea, Ed. That's the stuff. Eastwood's loom tape. Glue the ends over a double wrap instead of tying it off. If you are going for points, make sure you get the part labels off the original harness. They are dated. Thanks for the link.

[Bambikiller240]

Where are you guys seeing "Loom Tape" on Eastwoods site? Al I can find is the "Cold Shrink" and "Wiring Harness Wrapping Vinyl" and "W.H.W. Cloth" tapes. Are you refering to one of these or something different that I'm not finding?

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=573&itemType=CATEGORY&iMainCat=561&iSubCat=573&page=1

[MikeW]

Where are you guys seeing "Loom Tape" on Eastwoods site? Al I can find is the "Cold Shrink" and "Wiring Harness Wrapping Vinyl" and "W.H.W. Cloth" tapes. Are you refering to one of these or something different that I'm not finding?

I think it's just the "Wiring Harness Wrapping Tape". The photo that goes along with that item is what Chris posted.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1368&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=tape