[DeTomaso] RE: LPC- or Maybe PC, Wiring Help

[David_Bell at oxy.com]

This may or may not work depending on the size of the connection you're
trying to insulate - but I ran into a similar problem with the rubber
cover for the big alternator wire recently.  The original rubber boot
had finally disintegrated after 30 years and I was worried about a dead
short between the alternator output lug and the block as they are very
close.  I checked around at several auto supplies with no success. 

I was just beginning to check the online electrical supply companies
when I remembered that I had a set of old spark plug wires that I'd
taken off but never thrown away.  The rubber boots covering the wire
connection to the distributor cap turned out to be very close to the
right size.  I had to trim the boot slightly with a pair scissors so
that it had the same depth as the lug was tall, other than that it was a
perfect fit.  The spark plug wire boot is even heavier rubber and also
more flexible than the original cover.

YMMV


Dave Bell


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Guys:

I'm in the process of wiring up my fuel pump and have come against the 
proverbial brick wall.... but since I saw it coming I didn't hurt myself
too 
badly.

But I'm at a stop here. What I need is a source, or even just the name
for 
this item. The item in question is a rubber or some other kind of 
non-conductive flexible material that can be used to cover an electrical

terminal stud.

To explain further, my Bosch fuel pump has two threaded studs for the 
electrical connections. These take a ring connector. I want to cover
each 
stud with some kind of "cap" that fits over the stud, and let's the wire
in 
thru the side of the "cap". Something that will cover the threaded stud
with 
nut and ring connector with wire.

You've seen these I'm sure. Usually your alternator will have these on
the 
power out connection stud. Red is the color for positive... usually.

And I can NOT think of the correct name. I've looked thru the DigiKey
and 
Mouser catalogs, the Summit catalog, even the Painless Wiring on line 
catalog. All with a total lack of success.

So if anyone can point me in the right direction, I shall be forever 
grateful....

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Difani
'73 L #5829 "LITNNG"
Sacramento, CA
Email: cdifani at pacbell dot net