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Subject:Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:35:29 -0700

Thanks Dennis. Figured that with careful routing it might survive.

Don. Do you have a link to the product you intend to use?

Thanks,

Neil.

On 9/20/14, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Probably not a good choice for an engine compartment. Not designed for the
> heat or any contamination. The inner insulation will quickly fail.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Neil N
> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 4:27 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
>
> Mobile CB coaxial wire?

> My only thought is heat-vibration possibly affecting the coax wire.
> The centre lead isn't stranded. Might fail soon at point it connects to O2
> connector?
>
> Route thoughtfully?

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Neil n

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