I was able to source control cable at my Ace, which has a rating similar to MW. It's also got a very high conductor count, which not only increases surface area, but makes it more flexible.
This harness is heavily shielded and covered with an insulating jacket as well as convoluted tubing I used that is rated for use in high temperature environments. I'm not concerned about the new harness breaking down any time soon. When it's ready for replacement in another 20 years I'll be paying someone to do it. Thanks! Dan On May 19, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Dieselhead wrote: > You would be better off going to a major electric distributor and buy some > Machine wire (type MW) It is made with insulation designed to withstand > heat, oil, and vibrations, such as the environment in the engine compartment. > >> >> Now I have the harness out of the car. >> >> Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those >> that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of >> this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make >> things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as >> there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to >> each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so >> there is no potential for them to touch each other. >> >> So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some >> replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. >> >> >> Dan >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
