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Re: digitool building/soldering
Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 21:35:56 -0800
...If this still doesn't work try a nowash solder on the parts and then dip them in a solder pot (pot full of...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Jack
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:05:59 -0800
...In 50+ years of soldering I've never seen rosin fall out of the solder! (It's normally a semi-solid.) What kind of...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 11:16:23 -0700
...1) Based on actual test results, crimping is better than soldering. 2) Based on what's going on in the connection, soldering should be...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 20:23:44 -0700
You must be using some very old solder with huge flux core. I have never experience this problem in decades of soldering. - Vince http...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:15 -0500
...Good > > soldering take a lot of practice. A common poor soldering is oxidizing > > the solder. The rosin is for cleaning the metal being solder...
Soldering Suggestions: General and for LED�s compilation
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 04:52:30 -0700
Hi All, Made a compilation of the suggestions/ help I rec'd for my "soldering gauge" for soldering the LED's in our Vanagons...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 22:13:28 -0600
On 9/20/04 9:23 PM, "Vince S" <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > You must be using some very old solder with huge flux...
Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:52:01 -0400
> > how does one selectively NOT incorporate solder into a joint during the > wave-solder process? And....WHY would you want to do that? how...
Re: redoing ground connections on left cylinder head ('84 1.9L engine)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:18:26 -0500
...One of the first rules of soldering is to create a mechanically sound joint *before* soldering as solder has extremely poor fatigue resistance. My...
Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
Historical mailing list - David Gunning
Mon, 22 May 2006 17:16:41 -0400
Er, nothing "wrong" with plumber's solder, per se, I suppose, so long as it's not from an old roll in your grandfather...
Re: SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Historical mailing list - David-M
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:43:10 -0500
...Alexander wrote: > > Volks, I've been "soldering" stuff for the past 37 years. Probably the > best advice I received from my mentor was that...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:52:18 -0700
Mike, The gauge of the solder is not at all critical as the right soldering iron. The spool of solder I use say "44...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:10:38 -0700
"Filcoff, David M." wrote: > I used the > standard crimp connectors, removed the plastic casing, soldered the joint, > *cleaned* the joint and covered the conn...
solder type?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:27:15 -0800
Volks, I might have missed it in the recent solder connection thread, BUT I don't recall seeing recommendations for the best type of...
Re: 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 01:54:17 -0400
At 01:08 AM 8/7/2009, Bob Stevens wrote: >when you reflow do you just heat the "crack" area with a soldering iron...
Re: digitool building
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 21:44:01 -0600
Just a hint on the soldering. The 30W pencil should work well. DO NOT use liquid flux, unless it is rosin type. The acid...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 6 May 2012 16:54:24 -0500
I've never seen a solder type terminal that already contains solder. The flux in the solder core is just as important as the...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:09:21 -0600
...This is favored over a solder only connection for a few reasons. First, it is more difficult to get a consistently good solder joint...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:31:00 -0700
Hi Vince, Thanks! Regarding "right soldering iron", then I'm guessing a lower wattage for smaller jobs (circuit board work) and greater for larger...
Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:35:40 -0500
At 02:17 PM 2/6/2013, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >What is a wave tank please ? The dominant production method for soldering PC...
SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:37:55 -0500
Volks, I've been "soldering" stuff for the past 37 years. Probably the best advice I received from my mentor was that mechanical connections...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 6 May 2012 18:40:37 -0400
When I'm feeling like soldering on something like a ring terminal, I take regular crimp on terminals and cut away the plastic. I...
Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 15:24:17 -0400
...Bosch ECU's and sloppy (my term) solder work. Not sloppy. They cheaped out on their alloy (I think) for the wave soldering process...
o2 sensor wire splicing
Historical mailing list - Gary
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:16:25 -0600
Can I solder O2 sensor lead wires? Or should I use solderless crimp connectors? I know my pyrometer wire needs to be joined mechanically...
Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 23 May 2006 23:05:32 -0400
David, If you are handy with a soldering iron (know which end to hold), open up the ECU and carefully inspect the solder joints...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 22:00:05 -0700
...Good soldering take a lot of practice. A common poor soldering is oxidizing the solder. The rosin is for cleaning the metal being solder...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 6 May 2012 18:34:19 -0400
I have to say I have even had trouble finding connectors that were designed to be soldered on rather than crimped, so I'd...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:32:02 -0400
At 03:14 PM 4/13/2010, pdooley wrote: >David remarked of higher solder joint failure rates for hot components. >The injector drivers run...
Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:52:50 -0800
...PC boards travel on a > conveyer system over a flux applicator, a preheater, and the solder > wave; after which they pass through a de...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 6 May 2012 23:38:28 -0400
On 5/6/2012 5:29 PM, pickle vanagon wrote: > Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on > crimp-style quick disconnects...
Re: 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
Historical mailing list - James Henry
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:20:20 -0400
...I've had moderately good results simply soldering through the coating (but it gums up the soldering tip so it needs a clean after...
Re: LED solder gauge
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:59:07 -0500
I might be wasting my time but I've always pinched the ends of both Acid and Rosin core solders so that the core...
Re: Ultimate Fix #1
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 23:23:32 -0500
Generic solders from Radio Shaque etc. is about what you need for general soldering needs. There are also specialty fluxes that are Acid, Rosin...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 6 May 2012 19:10:22 -0400
...The > > flux in the solder core is just as important as the solder for a reliable > > connection. > > > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > > www.stir-plate.com...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list - Dave
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:36:13 -0600
I do not agree with your logic, a crimp connection is far more likely to vibrate apart than a properly soldered connection. As for...
Re: wire splicing
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 21:29:14 -0500
...This is a problem when soldering a crimped joint, as the solder tends to wick up past the wire insulation and make a stiff...
source for solder-on quick disconnects
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Sun, 6 May 2012 21:34:58 -0400
...First rule of soldering is make a secure mechanical connection. Second rule is don't depend on solder for mechanical strength. mike
Re: 12 - 24 clock conversion-
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 8 Nov 2000 01:49:10 -0500
...Anyway, clean the solder off the 12-hr side and solder across the 24-hr side. Use a small clean iron (</= 25W) and go...
Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:04 -0500
I don't know about the ECU used in the VW but I repaired Bosch ECUs used in Mercedes by inspecting the solder joints...
Re: cold solder and other maladies
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 21:38:04 +0500
...It is more of a possibility with the "gun" type soldering irons, due to the nature of the heating element (comes in direct contact...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:43:01 EST
David Writes: <<<<<<< Subject:Soldered Connections I think you are missing the point with soldering - or you have never seen it done correctly. Your examples...
Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:01:37 -0700
...silver soldering i do for high vacuum systems first start with a tight fit (aka no gap, but not a press-fit). Properly heating...
Re: 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:08:27 -0600
David, when you reflow do you just heat the "crack" area with a soldering iron? Add solder? bob .. thanks for the detail and "science...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:58:38 -0800
...Soldered Connections...Not! >David Writes: ><<<<<<< >Subject:Soldered Connections >I think you are missing the point with soldering - or you have never seen >it done...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Tue, 6 Nov 2012 23:50:27 -0500
Silver solder is used in aviation and the military for such joints, and it is considered structurally-sound. Mike B. On 11/6/2012...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:20:01 EST
In a message dated 11/1/00 12:24:06 PM, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: << used crimp connector & soldered >> Bill, I can appreciate your...
Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:59:43 -0700
...Then I would remove coating from those joints, remove the old solder and then re-apply solder. When done I would re-inspect the...
Re: wire splicing
Historical mailing list - sg
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 17:58:19 -0800
...Ideally the wires would conduct current and hold together without the >solder - the solder's job is to hold the wires in place and...
problem splicing O2 sensor wires
Historical mailing list - John Fleming
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:25:21 -0400
Message text written by Austin >Recently while splicing a generic 3-wire O2 sensor onto the stock loom I couldn't get the solder...
Re: redoing ground connections on left cylinder head ('84 1.9L engine)
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:31:41 -0800
Well having owned scores of 1.9's all of mine get soldered connections and heat shrink for strain relief (in 2 stacked layers...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:41 -0400
David remarked of higher solder joint failure rates for hot components. The injector drivers run relatively hot. Could we assume the injector drivers are...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 6 May 2012 21:55:24 -0400
...First rule of soldering is make a secure mechanical connection. Second rule is don't depend on solder for mechanical strength. > mike
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:17:29 -0500
...The next step is to do a propper >soldering job where you heat the wire and not the solder thus advoiding a >cold solder...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 6 Nov 2012 23:05:43 -0500
On 11/6/2012 8:36 PM, David Beierl wrote: > solder is not load-bearing. That's a myth. There's a reason they...
Re: Ultimate Fix #1
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 21:10:12 -0700
Is flux generic? I know that plumbing solder and electrical solder are different. (The plumbing solder having an acid core.) I was always told...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 11:59:46 -0500
...As to strength, solder joints as such have virtually no strength long-term. A solder joint needs to be mechanically secure before the solder...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:43:52 -0800
...Soldered Connections...Not! > > >>David Writes: >><<<<<<< >>Subject:Soldered Connections >>I think you are missing the point with soldering - or you have never seen >>it done...
Re: ECU fixed! was: spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:54:28 -0500
It's likely the cracked solder joints are caused by the mass of the large resistor vibrating and the solder fatiguing. After enough flexing...
Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:05:43 -0700
I wouldn't trust anything but silver solder - braze it with oxy-acetalyne. This also demands pretty tight fitting tolerances. Clean joints and flux...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:30:27 EST
...A good crimp connection beats a soldered connection anyday. First of all a soldered connection is brittle and with any amount of flexing or...