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Old 01-22-2011, 12:01 PM
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Default headers/heat wrap.... what is the "best" way to do it?

what are you securing it with and what steps are you taking to install it..
i want to start on mine today!
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stainless steel safety wire. invest in some safety wire pliers now
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stainless steel safety wire. invest in some safety wire pliers now
OK... only one question

what is that and were do i get it

i do electronics for a living
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these

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CHIQ8wIwAQ#

and a nice roll of stainelss safety wire. you just pull on the pliers and it spins the safety wire making it clamp the wrap.
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
these

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CHIQ8wIwAQ#

and a nice roll of stainelss safety wire. you just pull on the pliers and it spins the safety wire making it clamp the wrap.
O.... so basically... electric fence wire (to a point)
just a wire that is strong and will not rust through and fall apart...correct..
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the shop that installed my kit told me that they soaked the wrap in water so could stretch it out and make for a tighter fit.
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Do you have to spray anything on the raw pipe...or on the wrap after it is installed?
The water sounds legit but has anyone else done it?
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I used big worm clamps to hold then ends together, I think it looks pretty good.



If you soak the wrap, it will make a huge mess but does make it easier to wrap tight.

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the stuff i used said to wet it, they may all be like that. i used dei i believe. and like said use safety wire, the tool is a bit pricey but its nice to have around.
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we... i ran out and i also want to get some worm clamps are something that looks better than the wire holding it... but here is what i got done so far... this **** is not easy to do by yourself...lol








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