The problem with solder is its stiff/brittle which is why (I’m pretty sure) it’s not allowed in aircraft work.
That said I still like it when done correctly.
That said I still like it when done correctly.
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
The old college try.
The arguments can be made both ways as to which is better. Both get the job done.
One harness done. Took about 30-40min total. I’m pretty proud of myself. Just a year ago I was saying me and wiring don’t get along, but man this turned out real good.
Good work. Keep at it!
Another tip that I’ve found when you have to do a bunch of wires together. Stagger the joints so they aren’t all at the same spot. That way it keeps the bundle of heat shrink/joints smaller to loom over obviously that’s more important with crimp connectors. But it does make a difference.
Nice work, Greg!
Yeah, I found that out on this one. It was tight, but I was able to slip the old loom over the soldier joints. Now that I have an idea of what to do, the other one should go a lot smoother and look better.
Thanks fellas. This project has allowed me to slow down and really see what kind of work I can do when not rushed. Every other project I have done on this truck in the past has been rushed. Slowing down has allowed me to practice on my professionalism. I'm really liking this new approach to make things a one time fix.
I always do that with my electrical work
Test fit on the done side shows a pretty good fit. Now the other side.
Dammit @Smokinthehippies how many times did we talk about this? Lol
p.s. let me know when you see it lol
p.s. let me know when you see it lol
Rule #1 with wiring: Do not forget the heat shrink.
Rule #2 with wiring: DO NOT FORGET THE HEAT SHRINK!!!!!
Rule #2 with wiring: DO NOT FORGET THE HEAT SHRINK!!!!!
Just ended up pulling the pin out at the plug, then slid the heat shrink up. Worked pretty good. I got lucky there.
All done now. Only a 2 week setback with waiting and reworking these harnesses.
All done now. Only a 2 week setback with waiting and reworking these harnesses.
I was going to say to just de-pin it and slip the heat shrink on. The worst is when you are doing a battery lug or something else where there is no way to get it back apart for the heat shrink other than cutting it. Like @Smokinthehippies advised, staggering joints makes a nicer setup and my other bit of advice when doing something where you are either cutting a plug off or putting a new one on I like to stay back from the plug as much as possible so that if something needs to be worked on in the future you still have wire length left before the terminals. You might have had no choice though.
If you don't already have one then get yourself one of these picks. They make de-pinning terminals lots easier.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NW_725168
If you don't already have one then get yourself one of these picks. They make de-pinning terminals lots easier.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NW_725168
So this one I did stagger the joints, so that made it easier when looming it. Also, I left about 2" of wiring from the plug side. It's as much as I could do without cutting into the main harness, but still leave room for repairs in the future.I was going to say to just de-pin it and slip the heat shrink on. The worst is when you are doing a battery lug or something else where there is no way to get it back apart for the heat shrink other than cutting it. Like @Smokinthehippies advised, staggering joints makes a nicer setup and my other bit of advice when doing something where you are either cutting a plug off or putting a new one on I like to stay back from the plug as much as possible so that if something needs to be worked on in the future you still have wire length left before the terminals. You might have had no choice though.
If you don't already have one then get yourself one of these picks. They make de-pinning terminals lots easier.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NW_725168
As for the pin, a paper clip worked really well lol.
Haha, thanks Campy.Excellent work. I always knew you were lying about that...
