Re: [Amc-list] Fusible Link wire gage size

[David Crooks <david.crooks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > BTW, if you put a fusible link back in, *do not* solder it. Soldering
 > it will melt the wire. The proper way to fix it is to crimp it on and
 > use heat shrink tubing to seal it.

Ok I'll bite...
What kind of soldering iron are you using, that will melt copper
wire?  Time to put away your blow torches!

Soldering will not melt the wire...

There is a reason that crimping is preferred though.
Soldering tends to produce a very stiff section of wire, which
when subjected to a lot of vibration (like every engine bay
has!) is prone to metal fatigue and breaking.

Crimped connections are the way to go,
but not due to melted wires....

Dave
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