Date:         Thu, 24 Jan 2002 12:39:54 EST
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
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In a message dated 1/23/02 10:31:55 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes:

<< just strip the braid back far enough that it can't short to the crimp
terminal. >>

Terminating the shielded O2 sensor wire this way replicates the factory
scheme, complete with its shortcomings.  A slight, but significant,
improvement can be made if about 3/8 inch the outer jacket is first stripped
away (without nicking the shield!) then the braid is combed back over the
outer jacket.  A short piece of shrink tube is applied to finish the end and
to hold the braid in place.  This method provides somewhat of an eased edge
upon which the soft inner conductor insulation can bear and lessens the
opportunity for the shield, backed up by that tough outer jacket, to cut
through it.

Rich