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Golden Jubilee
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Post Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:52 pm

Re: Truck Wiring Tips

Harvey wrote:I use to have the lower image as a bumper sticker on my 1st company utility truck,, :)

That may be a good slogan, but more often than not, it is "opens" that you are called out for. Shorts are easy to find!
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:19 pm

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I am not so sure about that Cb, some demographics have some mighty big shorts as in Canada for instance , but I digress..

I stepped in it did't i :)

Golden Jubilee
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Post Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:42 pm

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Big shorts in Canada, EH? Must be hearsay. I think you have not been to Canada.
I would rather have tools I do not need than to need tools I do not have
Thinking risks being controversial and possibly being offensive
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Post Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:20 pm

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Hey CB I believe that one went directly over of the gents head..

no matter my shorts here in the USA are likely bigger than his shorts in Canada

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Post Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:00 pm

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It's great to get excellent tips and Advice from a professional. Thanks Steve!

Golden Jubilee
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Post Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:32 pm

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I mentioned this earlier, it has been over 40 years since I made an attempt, so only Harvey has room to criticize. This is a harness to convert a specially prepared Delco 25SI alternator. It uses a remote "marine" multi stage regulator to recharge deep cycle battery bank on my trucks.
With the harness and Weather-pac connector, any of my alternators, and I always carry a spare, can replace any other on any of my trucks. plug and play.
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Alternator modifications
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Post Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:31 pm

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only Harvey has room to criticize.


No critique from me, nice lacing work even the correct rope.
Bravo well done ! Like riding a bike...
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I have always enjoyed doing control wiring , wire stay methods of today
with plastics, makes for some mighty pretty work.
Rope lacing still has its worth. I use it in communication,
fiber , and DC wiring on racks.
The lacing rope we now use is nylon but still looks tight and nice.

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Post Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:01 pm

Re: Truck Wiring Tips

With a "test fitting" it is ready to slip into NML (non metallic loom) Marmon uses a lot of fabric loom. Lacing vs wire ties, the lacing slips easily through a loom, where ties will catch.
Thanks for the kind words, the material is waxed thread sealed at the ends with lacquer. Last time I did lacing was when I took my A&P (aircraft) mechanic's lic. test, and that was 40 years ago.
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