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The Doc

posted on 22/12/06 at 05:54 PM Reply With Quote
Wiring and Hot Exhaust

I have had little choice but to run the front section of the (escort) loom along the OS upper chassis rail. This gives an air gap between loom and harness of several inches but looks like it could be a problem.

Anyone encountered this and if so should I insulate the exhaust, knock up a heat shield, or both?

TA

Mike

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froggy

posted on 22/12/06 at 06:00 PM Reply With Quote
rear coil and a chunk of of the harness are within a few inches of the exhausts on my middy bec but no problem with heat yet but next summer might be different
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roadrunner

posted on 22/12/06 at 09:15 PM Reply With Quote
Mine's the same , had no problem's , but fitted a heat sheild all the same.
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RazMan

posted on 22/12/06 at 11:03 PM Reply With Quote
You could wrap the exposed loom in ceramic cloth if you think it will be too hot. CBS stock it at £22 per sq mt - good stuff.





Cheers,
Raz

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MikeR

posted on 23/12/06 at 10:00 AM Reply With Quote
on a crossflow (ie wiring running ns) i've heard of people melting the insulation and causing shorts. An ali shield sorted out the problem.
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flak monkey

posted on 23/12/06 at 05:08 PM Reply With Quote
I ran my esort loom wiring up the diagonal under the exhaust. Keeps it a bit further away, and shouldnt be a problem. If the wiring was above it it would be more of a concern (heat rises!). As has been mentioned you could wrap it in heat reflective cloth if you wish.

David





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