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Date:   Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:28:19 -0600
Reply-To:   Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:   Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: recommendations for splicing large gauge wire
In-Reply-To:   <CAN483vceqCo7YjJoAYtvtGMyjeua6o0620BusSArOFNwB5HGjg@mail.gmail.com>
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On Jun 9, 2012, at 4:16 PM, Mike South wrote:

Having removed the shift box, I need the two ends of this wire to be connected to each other directly. Just to get things working, make sure it started, etc, I used one of those cone-shaped screw-on things. It starts, good, so now I want that wire connected permanently.

What's a reliable way to do this?

Mike, My suggestion would be to solder then shrink-wrap. If the wire itself is in good shape/condition, that will last "forever". But, I don't know how much room you have to work with down there.

On a trip a few years ago, I watched someone solder the ends of a cannabilized jumper cable (4 gauge) together, then tape it up. Had a small torch so a very hot, open flame, which is hard to beat for sufficiently heating the parent wires so the solder runs into and connects the entire bundle. He had shoved the ends of the cable together, so there was about a 1" woven overlap of the wires.

bob


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