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Head lamp wire
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Any ideas on a source for the insulated/moulded 3 wire cord that runs between the distribution blocks on the fender and the head light buckets?

It's not just 3 wires through a rubber conduit, but actually a 3 conductor cord. Similar in construction to a extension cord.

Posted on: 2010/5/25 1:10
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Re: Head lamp wire
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Hmmmmmmm. That's a tuff one. Maybe just use an extension cord????

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Re: Head lamp wire
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They do have 3 wire extension cords usually white, black and green

Posted on: 2010/5/25 8:11
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Either use a cobbled outdoor extension cord or some 3 conductor SJ cord.

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What is "SJ cord" ??

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SJ is a service rating. Here is one definition. 'S' = "Stranded wire" with rubber insulation, 'J' is for "Junior" (300 vs. 600V), 'O' for "oil resistance", etc.

Believe it or not, black extension cords are now getting pushed aside by orange, green or tan denoting various approved uses. Some hardware stores might have them and most will carry bulk black 3 conductor cable on a spool but the problem may be in the proper gauge. For headlights, Packard used 14ga originally and I'd stick with that but some stores no longer regularly stock that large. Might have to go to an electric shop. Extension cords that large will be expensive when all you need is 3 or 4 ft.

Posted on: 2010/5/25 9:11
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Thanks for the SJ explanation. A local hardware store sells various cord by the foot. It's bulk cord on a big roll. It's ServiceStar hardware.
Not sure what Kev needs to do tho depending on terminal ends available for the headlites.

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Well the cord is just to protect the wiring as it's exposed in the wheel well between the fender and the headlight bucket. Once inside the bucket, the outer insulation shell is stripped, and then each of the 3 wires is crimped into a headlight socket. I have new sockets ready to go, just need the cord. Now that you guys mention bulk wire, I think the local Lowes has some of the wire in bulk by the foot. So I will stop by there on the way home and see what they have.

I'll post what I am able to come up with for future reference.

Posted on: 2010/5/25 11:30
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Re: Head lamp wire
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A bit late:
http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=2032#forumpost2032

No chance of using the old rubber and sliding the new wiring inside?

Posted on: 2010/5/25 11:51
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Randy, the bucket plugs are still good, but the California desert sun baked the cord until it was cracked and brittle. So nothing left to salvage there.

Posted on: 2010/5/25 11:54
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