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In another thread, Powerflite (Nathan N) said:
QUOTE]Powerflite - 2024-10-13 9:09 AM
Those cloth covered wires were never as good as the newer vinyl plastic covered wires. Every one of the '55-'56 cars needs a new wiring harness installed into them now.
I might have argued that point but later that day (yesterday), I found this (frayed wire at my 56 Dodge's defroster motor).
I will fix the issue today or tomorrow. Fortunately it is the hot wire for the defroster fan motor which I almost never need/turn on.
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Location: So. Cal | If you want to just fix one part of it, and you don't want to tear it all apart, you can try using liquid electrical tape - or use real electrical tape.
https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Insulating-Insulation-Waterproof-S...
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I was just going to use electrical tape in that small area. That said, *IF* I can find a local source of that liquid "electrical tape", I will use that.
In the interim, I cleaned and painted that bracket including where the wire sits (and the wire by chance) to the point that it would probably not be an issue
even if I turned the defroster fan switch on.
But I will fix it.
Thanks.
UPDATE:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gardner-bender-liquid-electrical-ta...
and
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-liquid-electrical-tape-1...
Edited by 56D500boy 2024-10-14 5:08 PM
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | 56D500boy - 2024-10-14 2:03 PM
I was just going to use electrical tape in that small area. That said, *IF* I can find a local source of that liquid "electrical tape", I will use that.
Found and bought a jar of Liquid (Electrical) Tape at Home Depot. Put two coats on the wire and bracket yesterday.
Added a third coat today. Looks like I have taped the wire. Nope. I just "painted" (gooped) a bunch Liquid Tape on and let it dry (an hour or two)
Thanks for the lead, Nathan. 
Edited by 56D500boy 2024-10-16 6:58 PM
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Location: Beaumont TX | I am happy to learn about this product. I have usually preferred shrink wrap over electrical tape when I can get the shrink wrap on the wire. But this Liquid Tape seems to be a lot better than just electrical tape because the ends don't come lose. Your fix sure looks good Dave. |
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