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I noticed an abraded section of my positive battery cable housing. I don't think it's a critter related issue. It looks to be the outer sheath, but wanted to see if anyone thought a replacement was urgent. Thanks!
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Get some self-amalgamating tape (a.k.a. rescue tape) and cut about a 6" length. Stretch it a bit a few times (this helps it adhere to itself) and then wrap it around. That'll make a waterproof insulating layer that'll stop any moisture or humidity corroding the wire.
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jimc wrote: Get some self-amalgamating tape (a.k.a. rescue tape) and cut about a 6" length. Seems like good tape to have on hand. |
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jimc wrote: Get some self-amalgamating tape (a.k.a. rescue tape) and cut about a 6" length. Stretch it a bit a few times (this helps it adhere to itself) and then wrap it around. That'll make a waterproof insulating layer that'll stop any moisture or humidity corroding the wire. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEBKYPG |
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Can you see what it's rubbing on? After you repair, it'd be a good idea to zip tie the cable to keep it away from whatever is chafing.
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VESPAsfw3 wrote: Rescue tape. Never heard of it. |
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jess wrote: Stretchy, and sticks to itself but nothing else. It's amazing. |
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old as dirt wrote: us old Air force flight line guys call it F4 tape, you can get it in various colors and it almost always has a stripe down the middle which goes to the outside when wrapping BTW. |
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