boosted Miata dies, often.
#61
Yeah the mech's I work with say if its not flying than more than the butt connector is not necessarily. but as I said before I do see where you are coming from, and I think I might go ahead and get a heat gun and soldering iron just to get the more important wiring jobs done correctly.
For the record, I use 3M barrel connectors and heat shrink on anything mission critical that sees any serious vibration. I used to work in the load cell industry, and we were CONSTANTLY repairing solder connections on cells used in vibration heavy environments. I properly sized, properly crimped barrel connector is MUCH less brittle than a solder connection.
Thing is, most people don't do everything right (including me, sadly) so they get an unnecessary bad reputation.
#63
I can only offer props, but I would love to learn as much as I can about doing it right.
#65
http://www.harborfreight.com/merchan...-14-67521.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/merchan...ack-66793.html
#66
For the record, I use 3M barrel connectors and heat shrink on anything mission critical that sees any serious vibration. I used to work in the load cell industry, and we were CONSTANTLY repairing solder connections on cells used in vibration heavy environments. I properly sized, properly crimped barrel connector is MUCH less brittle than a solder connection.
I also like to use the MIL-STD Tefzel wire for heat, corrosion and abrasion resistance. I guess I've spent too much time around aircraft. But, after all, aren't we making these Miatas fly?
Given that few will invest in quality crimping supplies and tools, I feel more comfortable recommending solder and heat shrink for repairing wires. Gives decent performance with little up front cost.
#67
I'm blatantly threadjacking. Would you guys that crimp be willing to recommend good connectors? Do you recommend connectors that use that...integrated heat shrink stuff? How do you size connectors properly? Would you be willing to give some dos and don'ts?
I can only offer props, but I would love to learn as much as I can about doing it right.
I can only offer props, but I would love to learn as much as I can about doing it right.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el/wire.html
Butt Splices:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lonsplices.php
or
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...dmo4363884.php
Ring Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...insulterms.php
Spade Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/pidg.php
Crimp Tool:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lcrimptool.php
#69
Wire:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el/wire.html
Butt Splices:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lonsplices.php
or
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...dmo4363884.php
Ring Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...insulterms.php
Spade Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/pidg.php
Crimp Tool:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lcrimptool.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el/wire.html
Butt Splices:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lonsplices.php
or
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...dmo4363884.php
Ring Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...insulterms.php
Spade Terminals:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/pidg.php
Crimp Tool:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lcrimptool.php
But seriously, thank you! It is much appreciated, props for you bro!
#70
Here's a site with some good info:
http://terminaltown.com/Pages/Page207.html
They also sell a quality ratchet crimper and terminal kits for quite a bit less than Aircraft Spruce. Lots of tutorials too.
http://terminaltown.com/Pages/Page207.html
They also sell a quality ratchet crimper and terminal kits for quite a bit less than Aircraft Spruce. Lots of tutorials too.
#71
Here's a site with some good info:
http://terminaltown.com/Pages/Page207.html
They also sell a quality ratchet crimper and terminal kits for quite a bit less than Aircraft Spruce. Lots of tutorials too.
http://terminaltown.com/Pages/Page207.html
They also sell a quality ratchet crimper and terminal kits for quite a bit less than Aircraft Spruce. Lots of tutorials too.
I'm going to have to make a big heat shrink order shortly because I can't find any adhesive shrink wrap locally, plus I'd really prefer to get conduit in the same order, so I'd love to hear more recommendations, and it does tie into the crimping!
#72
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The accordion black plastic cover is crap, just wrap it in duct tape. For heat shrink buy a $10 variety box, and put the smallest size over the finished wire. I use a lighter; it leaves a little brown mark on the heat shrink but is a lot faster than holding your soldering iron under it forever. Could probably use a hair dryer too, but that's a lot bulkier and clumsier.
#73
You can solder a wire to a wire. It won't let you down.
But NEVER solder a connector to a wire. It will rip off in little time.
Also, use solder with flux inside. Do not use products like S39. They will corrode all metal parts and they will just rot away.
And yes: no soldering alowed in aircrafts. It is a safety thing. Soldered joints can let go under vibrations. A good crimp is better, but only if made watertight.
But NEVER solder a connector to a wire. It will rip off in little time.
Also, use solder with flux inside. Do not use products like S39. They will corrode all metal parts and they will just rot away.
And yes: no soldering alowed in aircrafts. It is a safety thing. Soldered joints can let go under vibrations. A good crimp is better, but only if made watertight.
#75
I was poking around Harbor Freight's site and came across this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/ratchet...ool-97420.html
This looks exactly like the crimper I use. And it's only $12 and got some great reviews by guys that use it for a living. For $12, it's certainly worth a shot. I sure paid a lot more than that for mine.
Harbor Freight is hit and miss, but sometimes you get lucky with them.
http://www.harborfreight.com/ratchet...ool-97420.html
This looks exactly like the crimper I use. And it's only $12 and got some great reviews by guys that use it for a living. For $12, it's certainly worth a shot. I sure paid a lot more than that for mine.
Harbor Freight is hit and miss, but sometimes you get lucky with them.
#76
I was poking around Harbor Freight's site and came across this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/ratchet...ool-97420.html
This looks exactly like the crimper I use. And it's only $12 and got some great reviews by guys that use it for a living. For $12, it's certainly worth a shot. I sure paid a lot more than that for mine.
Harbor Freight is hit and miss, but sometimes you get lucky with them.
http://www.harborfreight.com/ratchet...ool-97420.html
This looks exactly like the crimper I use. And it's only $12 and got some great reviews by guys that use it for a living. For $12, it's certainly worth a shot. I sure paid a lot more than that for mine.
Harbor Freight is hit and miss, but sometimes you get lucky with them.
#80
The accordion black plastic cover is crap, just wrap it in duct tape. For heat shrink buy a $10 variety box, and put the smallest size over the finished wire. I use a lighter; it leaves a little brown mark on the heat shrink but is a lot faster than holding your soldering iron under it forever. Could probably use a hair dryer too, but that's a lot bulkier and clumsier.
I used to use a lighter for heat shrink, but frankly, it gets old. And forget about using a lighter in awkward, tight spots (think wiring harness).
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-wa...112-96289.html