I'll second that
Chuck-- '83 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Brodbeck" <gull@cyberspace.org>
To: "JM/CO" <jmerritt2@CAPECOD.NET>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] A question about grounds...

> 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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