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TR2/3/3A TR3A Steering Control Head Harness

PaulLongBl

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Anyone here ever build a replacement control head harness? Tips? If so how easy was it to do, what wire sizes did you use, and did wrap it and if so with what?

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TR3driver

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I just bought one instead, they're readily available from the usual suspects.

One problem I see is that the tiny ring terminals that go inside the control head are "specials", they have a locating tab that sticks into a hole in the Bakelite to keep the terminal from turning and perhaps shorting out.
 

TR3driver

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I've searched two of the suppliers and haven't found the item. Did you have to ask for it specifically?
No, I just ordered it the way I always do: Look up the factory part number in the factory parts book, then order that number from TRF. Web site says it's still available: UNTITLED.jpg
Moss shows in stock, too.
https://mossmotors.com/harness-included-with-control-heads

If you don't have a factory parts manual, I suggest you get one. TRF will sell you a paper copy, or you can download a PDF from
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2H2NJt34OffMWQ4N2EzZGQtNjc0Ny00YmE2LWFiN2UtZWYzMjNjNGFiYzY4

(I just added some bookmarks, circles and arrows ... to be used as evidence against us.)
 

bobhustead

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I recall that the new harness that came with my new head had an orderly twist in the wires to facilitate twisting the harness down the tube.
Bob
 

CJD

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Yeah, the wire size is critical, as is the thickness of the wrapping. This is just one of those parts I wouldn't personally consider doing myself unless it wasn't available otherwise. Moss shows it for $38...which is higher than it used to be. I found mine on ebay for $22 and it's cloth wrapped. I could not build for that price.
 
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