Possibly Dumb Question on Corrugated Wire Loom

[MoparTrucks]

I can't believe I haven't been able to figure this out but the corrugated wire loom covering I am trying to install on one of my Dodges is kicking my ***.

Its the corrugated black plastic covering that is split on one side and though it seems so simple I will be damned if I can figure out how to get it over the wire bundles.

 

[Carguy99]

easy… lets see how do I explain… start at one end of the loom with the tubing. get it started all you need is an inch or so. wrap some electrical tap around it to stop the tubbing from slipping off. now just push the tubbing to the other end of the loom. as you go put your finger in the split just behind the wire to guide it into the split loom.
when you're done, make sure you turn it so the spilt is pointed down to drain any water out. cake…. or pie if you prefer.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I can't believe I haven't been able to figure this out but the corrugated wire loom covering ...

The proper term is "convoluted tubing".

 

[Tweeker]

The proper term is "convoluted tubing".

NOPE, its split loom and its corrugated plastic.

 

[whyNick?]

It's easy enough to install by hand but they also make tools for installing it (just google "split loom tool"). I've never used one but it looks like it would prevent all the little cuts I usually get on my fingers when installing it.

 

[nehog]

The proper term is "convoluted tubing".

NOPE, its split loom and its corrugated plastic.

Basically you are both right, another name is split convoluted tubing.

That said, I use my finger or a small screwdriver sometimes. When our cable builder makes cables with this stuff she refuses to do that and just pushes the wire bundle down the tube before the connector is installed. You don't have that option however!

And yes, that stuff can be a PITA to install on an existing harness.

 

[Tripn88]

If you bend the tubing at 90 degrees to the wiring it usually opens and just push the wiring in. Unless your trying to shove to many wires in it.

 

[LB-1911]

The proper term is "convoluted tubing".

HOSA High Quality Corrugated Wire Loom
http://www.cableorganizer.com/hosa/

 

[MoparTrucks]

Thanks for the replies. I have tried bending it and tried starting it at one end but part of the problem is the wiring harness is so fat the loom barely fits over it and its in a tight spot. I took it off to replace a f usable link for my horn so I could get my truck inspected so I know it goes on there but its been a booger.

I think I will have to find one of those tools, I never even knew those even existed.

 

[whyNick?]

Thanks for the replies. I have tried bending it and tried starting it at one end but part of the problem is the wiring harness is so fat the loom barely fits over it and its in a tight spot. I took it off to replace a f usable link for my horn so I could get my truck inspected so I know it goes on there but its been a booger.

I think I will have to find one of those tools, I never even knew those even existed.

When I was a kid I put split loom all over the engine compartment of my 1966 Mustang because I thought it looked cool. I used cheap stuff from a discount store, it was really brittle and chewed my hands up pretty good installing it. Wish I'd known about these tools back then myself.

Split loom is nice because it gives some protection to the wiring and makes things look neater but I don't care for it on classic cars anymore. It's funny, I still have that Mustang 23 years later and a few years ago I spent the better part of an afternoon pulling all that split loom off. I think it took me more time to remove it than it did to install it in the first place. Now that I think about it, over the last 10 years most of the work I've done to the car has been to fix or reverse stupid stuff I did to it when I was 16.

 

[Jetfixr320]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-4-Painl...-Wire-Loom-Tubing-Sleeving-Wrap-/181416109427

I like to use this stuff instead. Much easier to use.

 

[AnEv942]

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I think I will have to find one of those tools, I never even knew those even existed.

Huh- neither did I, course then you need to get the right size tool it appears..
or some larger split loom.

 

[Kevin54]

Just wrap some masking tape around your thumb. Start one end of the loom on, tape it to keep it from sliding, then stick your thumb in and slide it along as you push the wire in. If you are right handed, your left hand will push the wires in while your right hand slides along with your thumb opening the slit up.

Tape the corrugated plastic loom with some electrical tape in a couple of places along the length to keep things shut.