Hugh jardon, you should have wired ya bote in Nyvin!
Nyvin, now that brings back some memories! miles and miles of the damn stuff. and usually in the way! for some reason "no step" device comes to mind as well, for the c130 sumpies anyway!
Absolutely correct about the Mercury looms - all copper! - We use tinned wire, heatshrink connectors etc, and do as much as possible to prevent the Mercury bits from corroding, a lot can be done with preventative maintenance as well - we always recomend rinsing off inside the engine cowling with a hose after use, and then spraying with a water displacement spray such as Wurth Ultra 2040 on all of the bits that either move or can corrode!
miles and miles of the damn stuff. and usually in the way! 
for some reason "no step" device comes to mind as well, 
for the c130 sumpies anyway!
