alternator wires covering

[billdn]

I suspected a damaged wire and slit this covering open, but thankfully no damage, but how to replace/make good - I suspect it gets hot hence the woven type sleeve so 2 questions :-
a) cover with heat shrink - don't think its suitable tbh.
b) Vehicle wiring products do similar on their site , use that?
c) insulation tape- only kidding!

I know don't do that again but was only looking honest, the field core wires covering is also bit frayed so possibly change that also.

[Bryanj]

I seem to recall its called systoflex, probably wrong spelling

[billdn]

Right spelling Bryan, but doesn't appear to be made , I'll  try Vehicle Wiring Products woven sleeving looks similar. 

[Laverdaroo]

what about the heat proof tape they use when powder coating, that's a secure wrap and is heat resistant?


Just a thought and a bit of a guess but it seems to be good stuff and used in numerous applications........

[Bryanj]

Well last time i used it was in 75 on a 3ph turbo alternator just off Saigon

[Bryanj]

RS PRO Braided Acrylic Fibreglass Black Cable Sleeve, 2mm Diameter, 5m Length

[billdn]

Spotted that one Bryan, anyone need spare 4m 🤣

[SteveW]

I seem to recall its called systoflex, probably wrong spelling

Sounds like a urine infection 

[Sesman]

I need a couple of metres.

[AndyD]

Is the stuff on AES any good for this?

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/342/category/66

Cheers,
Andy

[Deano400]

If you need any white I've used this in the past.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401348381710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[philward]

If you need any white I've used this in the past.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401348381710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

What size did you use Deano?

[Deano400]

Hi Phil.
Can't remember what I bought but measuring what I have in the garage it appears to be 6mm and 8mm dia. I used it on a 400/4, the 6mm for the two wires from the points and the 8mm for the 3 wires on the alternator side. I used a bit of tape on the ends to secure the the sleeving and than covered the tape with black heat shrink to finish it off.

[ST1100]

If you need any white I've used this in the past.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401348381710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Valuable tip, bookmarked...