[TR] Wire terminations

[John Innis]

I used to like to pre-tin crimped connections, but have since learned it is
not really a good idea.  The problem is that solder can "cold flow".  The
solder will actuall move away from the crimp and cause the joint to loosen
over time.  Crimping, done properly is good.  Solder is also good, but I
would not recommend both.

On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 4:50 PM TERRY SMITH <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:

> Just for the sake of discussion, crimping has some sub-options.  One, coat
> the terminal wire with dialetric first to make it corrosion resistant.
> Option two, tin the wire before crimping onto it, also to make it corrosion
> resistant.  Like others, I prefer to solder the connector to the wire when
> I can.
>
> On January 8, 2019 at 10:24 AM dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
>
> I purchased a crimper from british wiring.  I’ve used it at least a
> zillion times in the last decade.  Tool is still in great shape and 99% of
> my crimps are too.
>
> Can’t do bullet connectors – have to purchase a separate tool for that.
> But I’ve done rings, spades, and all sorts of other crimps
>
>
> On Jan 7, 2019, at 1:23 PM, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey all ~
>
>
>
> Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and were able to
>
> spend some quality time with loved ones....
>
>
>
> I've got a new wire harness for my TR3 in hand and was
>
> wondering your thoughts for those wires *not *using bullet
>
> connectors, (I'll likely use the bullet crimping tool from
>
> British Wire for that). So, for wires requiring spades, rings,
>
> etc. do you suggest soldering these terminals or is crimping
>
> a better choice? If crimping, what tool have others found to
>
> be reliable?
>
>
> Thanks !!
>
>
>
> Dave Friedlander
>
> '74 TR6
>
> '59 TR3A
>
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