Harness soldering ok?

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Oct 27, 2008 | 03:38 AM

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Harness soldering ok?

I've got my harness figured out, everything labeled. I laid it across the engine and found that for the way I'm going to lay it out I've got way too much wire on a few bundles, but a couple of wires were actually too short. I cut the two that are too short.
Question is: What is the best way to reconnect? Using soldering/shrinktubing then electrical tape over top, or crimp connections?

Oct 27, 2008 | 03:49 AM

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Oct 27, 2008 | 03:54 AM

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Solder and heat shrink is the only way to make sure you don't have problems later. I have modified several harness setups and would never use a butt splice on them.

Oct 27, 2008 | 05:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1MCSS

Solder and heat shrink is the only way to make sure you don't have problems later. I have modified several harness setups and would never use a butt splice on them.

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Use the heat shrink with the sealer in it and you don't need to use tape.
Of you're going to do a lot of soldering buy a PTH soldering tool, you can't beat the speed or the quality of the joint.