On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, JM/CO wrote:

> Do not use crimp terminals. Use SOLDER type.

Two precautions when using solder type terminals on engines:

- Use heat-shrink tubing over the end of the wire as a strain relief.
- Don't use too much solder.  You don't want it to wick very far up the
wire.

The danger here is the solder wicks up the wire and creates a stiff
section just before the terminal.  Vibration and flexing will eventually
cause it to fracture here.  (This effect is why solid copper wire is never
used on cars, only stranded.)

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