kclark Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 My '29 Dictator has the wires running thru some sort of metal sheathing and not cloth fiber. Where can this be gotten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 riwire.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclark Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, studerex said: riwire.com I looked at their's, but I never saw a wire with metal housing. Below is the best picture that I have of my wiring right of the bat to show you. Edited October 25, 2017 by kclark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 look again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclark Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 There it is. I was looking under Studebaker. But this brings up a question. should my wiring be the metal sheathing or the braided wiring? There was an older restoration done on the car, so I'm not sure if they kept the original or put new/different in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeboy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It probably had both. My 1928 GE does and so does my 1922 Light six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 My GE Dictator also has this cable. I have wondered about the reasons for using this cable since I don't think the shell is bonded to anything like a conductor. Was it for protection against animals that would damage the wire or perhaps to prevent accidental damage that would result in a short circuit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The term used is armored cable. If you go to post #202 in the "Early 1920 Studebaker?" thread you will see a file I posted for the original wiring for a Light Six. Perhaps you can glean some info from that to give guidance. I believe they used that type of covering for any of the wiring that would be exposed to chafing on other parts....headlights, horn, taillight, main power. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) This armored cable is called BX by electricians and is available from http://www.southwire.com/products/ProductCatalog.htm Galflex®Type RWS Reduced Wall Steel Flexible Metal Conduit Steel Flexible Metal Conduit. High Strength Steel Strip. UL Recognized Component in 5/16". UL Listed in 3/8" through 3". CSA Certified for Trade Sizes 5/16" and 3/8" Available Upon Request. Edited October 25, 2017 by rbk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 When did Studebaker start using braiding on the wiring loom? 1932 Dodges used bitumen coated cloth "loom" covering, not braided onto the bunch of wires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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