conductors to temperature .. I see on shows like American Street Rod, OCC and Cut Chop and Rebuild ? them using a butane pencil torch.
Like any tool in the wrong hands.. It can cause more Harm them Good..
The topics covered were splice joint, protective insulation and type of Solder and ..The tool Solder iron ( heat source) I am not saying you can not solder with a pencil iron. but 9 out of 10 times a small pencil torch of propane torch is best left for Pluming repairs.
What happens is you supper heat the wires and then introduce the solder.. some people still keep the flame on the joint till the solder flows/melts...
The problem with this is this technique is ,the wire/conductor temp. sours and becomes tempered and brittle, have that be a terminal connector or splice joint.
This brittle conductor WILL not have the ability to tolerate any any vibration or flexing .. Read problem at Starter,Distributor, Alternator, ect ect ect..
Get your self a good Soldering Iron.. keep it for soldering only. no wood burning crafts, no attempts at plastic welding or other home improvement projects
The tip will stay cleaner and after you rebuild or re-wire you electrical projects, your never have to trouble shoot any junctions when wringing out a problem,
Wayne
PS.. Well you almost neve have to look at your juntions !..
----- Original Message ----- From: "D.R. Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 6:24 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Wiring Solder Connections
I like to solder all connections/connectors if possible. Shrink tube is only way to go instead of tape. A little trick is to put a dab of clear silicone on the connection before sliding shrink tube over it and then applying heat. This makes a very nice waterproof soldered connection. I know you can buy the shrink tube with glue however this is cheaper and works just as well if not better.
D.R. Jones
