wrapping tape for wiring harness for 1970S

[Mbremith]

can anyone point me to a source for the correct wrapping tape for the wiring loom for a 1970S?

thanks

[edmayo]

I used to get the correct harness tape from Eastwood, don't know if they still carry it? If not maybe McMaster -Carr

[71-911T]

Ed,what brand of tape were you referring to.3m?

Thanks david

[Kris Clewell]

it might not be correct but I love the stuff you get from mercedes. the fabric style tape. dont get oil all over it though...

[edmayo]

Ed,what brand of tape were you referring to.3m?

Thanks david

I don't recall that it was 3M, I'll try to remember to look at them tomorrow.

[freezing14]

for you guys in the south , it might be rare and expensive , but here in canada we have somehting called hockey tape , to tape the end and top of the sticks , cost a buck a roll , looks identical and available at any sport store that sells a hockey stick

have fun

[Kris Clewell]

I hate dissenting, but....do not use hockey tape. if you get ANYthing on it it turns to black gooey hate filled anger tape. The stuff I mentioned from the mercedes dealer is much better. Its similar, but doesnt disintegrate. Gets gooey if you get oil on it, but doesnt turn your hands black if you touch it. Hockey tape actually has the black goo adhesive seperate from the fabric of the tape. Its awful and makes a mess. I got some oil on a harness I made from an oil leak, and I had to take apart and basically redo the harness, it was so disgusting.

[freezing14]

i partially agree, i had to buy 3 different brand unitl i found one that did not leave the glue on both side of the fabric , but i enventually did found one that was good quality , but it was a lot of time to try and test

[robmog]

Correct as long as its non adhesive.
Like this:
http://www.pcsconnectors.com/harness_tape.aspx
Otherwise a gooey mess.

[Kris Clewell]

The one I used wasnt sticky... there are automotive tapes out there that have the same feel as hockey tape, but are rated for the heat and exposure. GL!