Re: [T3] FI plugs

["Keith Park" <TopNotchResto@worldnet.att.net>]

I work with the worlds expert in soldering at GE.  most people cant solder
properly but when done right it is the rºb to go for reliability in
the harness connectors.  The copper wires work harden at the crimps and
thats why they break, the soldering doesn't do this.

Keith

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> From: Michael Geurink <geurink_brasil@bigfoot.com>
> To: Latherow, Robert <RLatherow@essilorusa.com>
> Cc: type3-d@vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] FI plugs
> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 12:38 PM
> 
> That's what I thought too.  Soldered is nice on a circuit board or if
you're
> plumbing with copper, but in a wiring harness in a harsh engine
environment,
> particularly the vibration.  IMHO the solder method is just too brittle. 
If
> you really want to do it make sure there is no stress on the solder
joint,
> of course.  Maybe I was just doing it wrong.  I think the best way to go
is
> to use crimp-style butt connectors & fold that joint back on itself like
an
> S with the butt splice in the middle & wrap it nice & tight with black
tape
> to keep the crud out.  The entire load should be divided between the tape
&
> the insulation about an inch either side of the connection.  Forgive me
if
> I'm being overly basic.  I understand your desire for connection
integrity
> both in strength & cleanliness, but my solder joints were constantly
> breaking with moderate stress.  Like I said, maybe I was just doing it
> wrong.  Butt-splice connectors do just as well with less hassle I think.
> Crimp & solder might not be a bad idea.  Hmmm, maybe oxy-acetylene & some
> good old welding rod...coat hanger maybe?
> 
> Mike
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Latherow, Robert <RLatherow@essilorusa.com>
> To: 'type3-d@vwtype3.org' <type3-d@vwtype3.org>; 'Michael Geurink'
> <geurink_brasil@bigfoot.com>
> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 9:37 AM
> Subject: RE: [T3] FI plugs
> 
> 
> >???
> >
> >Why?  I was brought up among the -half-assed-if-not-soldered-school of
> >my-dad-built-crystal-radios-in-the-50s.
> >
> >-rj
> >
> >>----------
> >>From: Michael Geurink[SMTP:geurink_brasil@bigfoot.com]
> >>Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 10:27 AM
> >
> >>.... And æË|Àgoodness sakes, don't solder.
> >
> >>
> >
> 
> 
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