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MG MGB Technical - Wiring harness tape


Does anyone have suggestions for replacing the wiring harness tape on a '77 B? I have the blue tape from Moss. I'm not sure how to wrap it right around where the wires exit the harness.

Thanks,
Dave
David Plantz

Normally the spurs off the main run are taped first from the free ends up to the main run and a couple of turns round that, then the main harness is wrapped covering all these free ends.
Paul Hunt 2

Hi, Dave - it's been a while since I re-wrapped a harness, but the way I did it was to start at the end of each "branch" with a spot of masking tape, then I made about two full turns before starting wrapping toward the "trunk". At the trunk, I wrapped an inch or so past the "fork", then secured the cut end with masking tape again. Then I started at the front end of the trunk with a fresh roll and went from one end to the other. The loose end can be tucked under the final few wraps so that none of your temporary masking tape shows.

I just wish that someone made a cloth version of the wrapping tape so I could get my '67 midget looking close to stock. I can always use black cloth friction tape, but the colored "tick marks" will still be missing - - Alec
Alec Darnall

This thread was discussed on 06/10/2005

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