They are correct. Look close. Al you can not solder to.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sun, 7 Feb 1999, Davidson wrote:

> Well, I know this thread got beat to death a little while back, but....
>
> I don't remember who, but they advised to use good copper crimp on connectors. I replied, yes but they all look like aluminum to me.
> He replied back, that most connectors these days are copper coated with tin; not aluminum.
> Well.....
> I have a selection of connectors picked up over the past couple of years from various sources, Napa Auto Parts, various FLAPS, Camping World, etc, etc. I cut a variety of them with wire cutters... nothing that looks like copper on the inside. Then I tried a magnet.... none of my connectors are attracted to a magnet. I'm no metallurgist, but they ALL seem like aluminum to me. I even tested an #4 wire connector that looks like copper on the outside.... no magnetic attraction! Can anyone tell me what gives here?
> Bill
> 90 Westy Syncro
>