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  1. 12-03-2021, 07:46 AM #1
    johnwater
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    motor wiring harness tube question

    hello, not sure what the name of the large black tube covering motor wiring is called, but mine is coming loose at motor side.see pics.
    thought about just pushing it back in and hold with stainless sheet metal screws, but if any better ideas please someone comment.
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    #2 12-03-2021, 08:36 AM
    Rigging hose..... I believe it should screw in but maybe a couple of rivets if it needs it. be careful with screws and their points poking wires and/or hoses.
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    #3 12-03-2021, 10:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by paulrodbender View Post
    Rigging hose..... I believe it should screw in but maybe a couple of rivets if it needs it. be careful with screws and their points poking wires and/or hoses.
    Same Concern with the screws....things bouncing around and next thing you know something shorts and boat burns down
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    #4 12-03-2021, 11:43 AM
    It twist back in like an end on a shop vac hose. from picture it looks like that end is lefty tighty reverse threads
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    #5 12-03-2021, 11:46 AM
    If you want try keep it from backing out get it started then put some 3M 4200 on it or 2 part epoxy to act like thread lock.
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    #6 12-03-2021, 11:54 AM
    Also if it pops out the other end from twisting it just take screws out and twist end back on then re screw it to the hull
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    #7 12-03-2021, 12:32 PM
    I would cut it off and use a TH zipper sleeve.

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    #8 12-03-2021, 06:47 PM
    t and h marine cover works great
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    #9 12-03-2021, 09:21 PM
    This stuff comes in every size imaginable. I’ve used it for years.
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    #11 12-05-2021, 08:31 PM
    thanks guys for all the tips.
    yes i agree rivets probably better than sheet metal screws.
    like trashcan idea of loosening the other end connected to transom, get the twist better aligned, then either rivet and /or epoxy the hose to the motor end.
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