- 1. Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@apphosting.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:21:56 -0000
- Hi all, I've been trying to repair a few bad connections on my V8. Too say I am _hopeless when it comes to electrical repairs is an severe understatement! <G> I have been trying to use crimp on type
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- 2. Re: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: matttrebelhorn@netscape.net (Matthew Trebelhorn)
- Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 09:26:21 -0500
- Yes, soldering is the best bet. I like to use liquid flux and a solid solder, then rinse the connection off when I'm finished. http://www.britishwiring.com/ is a great source for connectors and (appr
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- 3. Re: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 09:12:40 -0500
- I know what you mean about "crappy crimp-on connectors". Good ones / better ones are available. Look for an electronics supply store near you that caters to professionals or a university. Lacking th
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- 4. Re: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: Gonaj@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 09:38:53 EST
- << I like to use liquid flux and a solid solder >> CAUTION: Most liquid flux is acid. Acid flux should not be used with copper wire. A paste flux is a better choice. Either rosin core solder or wire
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- 5. RE: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Bird" <gordonbird@flashmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 09:44:57 -0500
- I'll second digikey. I too have been using them for years and they have stuff you can't find anywhere else. Usual disclaimers apply and YMMV. Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '80 MGB LE '86 Audi 4kq
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- 6. RE: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 08:05:36 -0700
- You can solder the crimp connectors depending on the type they are. Some of them have "removable" plastic insulators, some don't. It is likely your crimper is of poor quality. I have several of the p
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- 7. RE: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "Garner, Joseph P." <JPGarner@UCDavis.Edu>
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 10:58:34 -0800
- Hi neil, when done right crimp-on connectors should be good and solid. Crimp on connectors are a pro solution to the problem of having to join wires back together and making sure that they are safe,
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- 8. Re: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: Mgbbob@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 22:39:34 EST
- That's what I do when I need to join a couple of wires....solder. Get to a Radio Shack and get some "heat shrink" tubing just larger than the wire size you're looking to join; put it over the wire p
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- 9. RE: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 03:16:11 -0500
- I have repaired several bullet connectors - provided you use a soldering iron with sufficient power - not the one used on radio etc. electronics. 30 Watts power is best. Cheers, Hans Neil, That's wh
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- 10. RE: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: Douglas <mup1dm@surrey.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:42:43 +0000
- It has been written:>That's what I do when I need to join a couple of Since most of us on the list are beginners in SOME aspect of working on our MG's, I'll chip in where I have some expertise: The B
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- 11. Re: Wiring basics (score: 1)
- Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 08:45:42 -0600
- Allow me to throw in the obvious; Grab a roll of wire, your solder and soldering iron and PRACTICE! If you are just practicing you can experiment with things like wiggling the wires while they cool a
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