Soldering

GMDad · Hamilton On Rod-side Member Amsoil Dealer

Soldering

admin · Jun 23, 2016

This is my preferred method if I can.. but I always use a small torch and solder and heat shrink.. for electrical wiring

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toomuchjunk · Jun 23, 2016

I solder very little wiring. I usually strip back to a good spot for appearance and use crimp on connectors. I have a top quality tool for the connectors. When I do solder I use a Weller gun that I have had for about 45 years,, similar to the picture. I know at Fox Auto Sound (the local 12volt specialist) they solder everything.

Lightspeed Mike · http://lightspeedmetaldesign.com/

Linesman splice, solder with a gun and shrink wrap. Done
NO PASTE

rochie · London On, ELTA Member

ME too Mike. But I use a small butane torch. Bigger jobs I have 4 different size irons. I can't stand there problems crimp ons cause. I apprenticed under a genius(no KIDDING) at a cab company in Windsor. If he ever saw a crimp fitting…..well needless to say it would get ripped out and you were told to start over

GMDad · Hamilton On Rod-side Member Amsoil Dealer

rochie wrote:
ME too Mike. But I use a small butane torch. Bigger jobs I have 4 different size irons. I can't stand there problems crimp ons cause. I apprenticed under a genius(no KIDDING) at a cab company in Windsor. If he ever saw a crimp fitting…..well needless to say it would get ripped out and you were told to start over

What's the secret to using a butane torch ? Thought I have the heat low enough but wire seems to burn and solder won't stick...

Lightspeed Mike · http://lightspeedmetaldesign.com/

GMDad wrote:
rochie wrote:
ME too Mike. But I use a small butane torch. Bigger jobs I have 4 different size irons. I can't stand there problems crimp ons cause. I apprenticed under a genius(no KIDDING) at a cab company in Windsor. If he ever saw a crimp fitting…..well needless to say it would get ripped out and you were told to start over
What's the secret to using a butane torch ? Thought I have the heat low enough but wire seems to burn and solder won't stick...

Sounds like crappy solder or dirty wire. If it's not shiny copper looking, clean it with some scotch brite. Get solder from an electronics store. Finer the better. Make sure it's rosin core.

jarvis1 · Vancouver Island Formerly Hamilton Ont

You may need some flux to clean everything.
Look for soldering paste.

Matchless · Vineland On Rod-Side Member

I think toomuchjunk and I have the same gun, small gauge flux core and finish with shrink wrap - after wiping off any excess flux.

Lightspeed Mike · http://lightspeedmetaldesign.com/

jarvis1 wrote:
You may need some flux to clean everything.
Look for soldering paste.

Solder paste is for copper pipe. If you use it for electrical it will promote corrosion in the joint.

rochie · London On, ELTA Member

GMDad.
Point the flame away from the wire and heat the fitting. Heat will conduct through the fitting and heat the wire enough to run the solder. AND yea please buy your solder at an electronics shop. It comes in a tube about a 1/2" dia. coiled up like a spring.

GMDad · Hamilton On Rod-side Member Amsoil Dealer

rochie wrote:
GMDad.
Point the flame away from the wire and heat the fitting. Heat will conduct through the fitting and heat the wire enough to run the solder. AND yea please buy your solder at an electronics shop. It comes in a tube about a 1/2" dia. coiled up like a spring.

No fitting. I was joining 2 wires back together. I usually bare the coating and then twist the wires together and apply low heat but don't think I have flux core solder. I am using the one from the electronics shop in the 1/2" tube coiled up.

Davyj · Niagara Falls Rod-Side Member

If you do not have flux core solder, you must apply flux paste, otherwise it will not adhere properly................

I use a Weller pencil soldering iron, and have a butane fired iron as well

I use a heat gun on the shrink tube after

Slim · Hydraulic Service Dundas On

I stuck these together in the early 80s using 50/50 and acid flux . Id do it different today but it can be done with what you have at hand and last

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Davyj · Niagara Falls Rod-Side Member

hmmm definitely a Harley Davidson ignition switch.........let see more of it............

33 guy · Mississauga On Rod-side Member Ford guy

Davyj wrote:
hmmm definitely a Harley Davidson ignition switch.........let see more of it............

That's all he's got done !!! It is a project after all !!! LOL

admin · Jun 27, 2016

I thought he had a headlight and a valve core for it too.. biggrin biggrin

33 guy · Mississauga On Rod-side Member Ford guy

admin wrote:
I thought he had a headlight and a valve core for it too..

used the the headlight on his truck after he he hit the deer last year !!!

Janies dirty 37 · Jun 27, 2016

Slim wrote:
I stuck these together in the early 80s using 50/50 and acid flux . Id do it different today but it can be done with what you have at hand and last

Jesus Slim. Good to see ya. Been a bit since I've seen ya post your very informative and witty banter. smile

Slim · Hydraulic Service Dundas On

Thats the complete wiring harness for the early pan AKA Slim its complete . the 42 and the 64 need some sheet metal because I don't like what came with them . and I probably could Build one or two more with the stuff kicking around . lot easier then hoarding car parts.

33 guy · Mississauga On Rod-side Member Ford guy

Slim wrote:
Thats the complete wiring harness for the early pan AKA Slim its complete . the 42 and the 64 need some sheet metal because I don't like what came with them . and I probably could Build one or two more with the stuff kicking around . lot easier then hoarding car parts.

Now your just teasing me !!!

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