You can do that, but it takes a lot of heat and you usually melt the
insulation well up the wire.   An easier fix is to by getting a short cable
with the connector at your FLAPS, and then go to a real electrical supply
store and get the appropriate size connector.   You can get a butt connector
with allen screws and wrap it with top quality 3M electrical tape made for
outdoor use, or for about $15 get an insulated connector that does the job
in a very elegant manner.  You can find one here too:
http://www.fish307.com/morriselectricalandlightingproducts-insulatedconnecto
rs.aspx 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Reynolds
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Positive Cable End

My positive cable at at the starter end is showing corrosion and I have hard
starting. �I'm thinking trying to cut the last 1-2" off and soldering a new
copper lug on.
The only one I found is closed on the end - see picture
here:�http://www.flickr.com/photos/transporterjr/6987930200/in/photostream�I
don't know if I this style is good, as I figured an open end one could be
soldered from both sides. �Any advice? - really could use some. �Also,
cutting the 4/0 cable in place - does a Dremel tool with cut-off saw make
sense?
Happy trails,John