RE: Dakota Starter

[MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx]

There is a tool for electrical connection (DC) that uses a copper/brass ring, called a Wire Barrel, that you put the wires through and crimp.  It generally exceeds code for DC electrical work...say in a Solar Photovoltaic System.  The tool is made by Buchanan Electrical Products Tool (MS No. 3191A).  I have no connection to this company, just have used the tool for years.

Another thing about solder is, it will corrode over time (Cathodic corrosion), unless it's protected, but that's a whole different forum...

I have used the Buchanan on under dash stuff for my 64 Dodge (content) with no troubles.
Christopher
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'64 Dodge 440 2 Dr. Hard Top 
'87 Dodge Ramcharger 
'00 Merc Berz C230 Kompressor 16.73 1/4 - (Hey, It's DaimlerChrysler)

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> Back in the early 80's we soldered battery terminal ends on UPS systems 
> battery applications. (I had a job injury from doing about 1400 in afew 
> days on 350mcm high strand cable.) A few years later the concensus of 
> opinion was that the solder could become over heated and the connection 
> fail under extreme load cases. A change was made to a full crimp type 
> connection. These crimps encircle the cable and usually are hex shaped. 
> These are also used on aluminum wire that will never tighten under a lug 
> with only two sided pressure. I personally don't like the thought of 
> soldering a starter cable as that has alot of amps hence heat. I don't 
> know of a source for us for the proper crimp stuff so maybe a combo of 
> crimp and solder could be a good alternative? I've seen automotive 
> crimp/solder connectors and have used a few. If we can find the right 
> size they should be good. Of course a nice new one piece cable is the 
> best. 
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> 
> 
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies 
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