A list member kindly pointed me to these pages:

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/battery_cables

Based upon just this one image, I'd say my crimp is a fail:

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/133231216

Even though I soldered the lug on, vibration and time would likely
crack the solder. I do see "braze" lugs online though.

Though overkill in terms of gauge, if near the right length, I'll use
pre-made battery cables. OTOH, my local marine supply shop has the
proper tool and will let me use it.

Neil.

On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Cut a nut in half, smoothed threads off (mostly). Shaped a cold
> chisel. Tinned terminal, punched, (a few times), soldered.
>
> Images:
>
> https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IuaaB_cDPBY/UUKE9bVA2HI/AAAAAAAAHJo/_NZkXVzevik/s512/%25238%2520Crimp%25201.jpg
>
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SZ7B52ONivo/UUKE9fLankI/AAAAAAAAHJo/cIwYyz0erEc/s512/%25238%2520Crimp%25203.jpg
>
> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nvktiDB6rpA/UUKE9RrVzDI/AAAAAAAAHJo/oZcsGfrDJ1Y/s576/%25238%2520Crimp%25202.jpg
>
> Punch isn't centered, wires slightly exposed, but all is twice shrink
> wrapped and will be tapped.
>
> This is for the + connection at alternator. Wire will be strapped properly.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines

--
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines