[DeTomaso] How bad are electrical splices?

[Ken Green]

When I worked in aerospace I recall hearing that a crimp was more reliable than a solder connection because occasionally the solder would make as cold joint.

Did you consider a single Weatherpack connector?  They come in a variety of sizes, I think 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 wire, so you can have one connector for all the wires.  However, you do need to use the right crimping tool, and it's easier with the better tools.

I think MSD used Weatherpack connectors on their products.

Ken
 
 From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
To: detomaso at poca.com 
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:01 AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] How bad are electrical splices?
  

   Hi all

   I'm changing my MSD 6AL to see if my engine problems are ignition
   related. While doing this, I have an idea that will make my life easier
   both now and later, but I don't want to create new problems for myself.


   Some of the connections are deep in the engine bay, or have to pass
   through the firewall (my box is located behind the passenger seat). The
   easiest would be to cut the wires in the passenger compartment and
   install some plugs, such as those shown in this photo. This would be
   easiest now, as well as if I were to ever have a failure on a roadtrip.
   Changing the MSD box could be as easy as unplugging the existing
   connections and plugging the new ones. 5 minutes and I'd be back
   underway.


   Is there any good reason NOT to do this? It seems kind of kludgy and
   introduces one new splice in each wire, but it would make life
   easier... thanks!

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   When I worked in aerospace I recall hearing that a crimp was more
   reliable than a solder connection because occasionally the solder would
   make as cold joint.
   Did you consider a single Weatherpack connector?  They come in a
   variety of sizes, I think 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 wire, so you can have one
   connector for all the wires.  However, you do need to use the right
   crimping tool, and it's easier with the better tools.
   I think MSD used Weatherpack connectors on their products.
   Ken
   From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
   To: detomaso at poca.com
   Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:01 AM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] How bad are electrical splices?
     Hi all
     I'm changing my MSD 6AL to see if my engine problems are ignition
     related. While doing this, I have an idea that will make my life
   easier
     both now and later, but I don't want to create new problems for
   myself.
     Some of the connections are deep in the engine bay, or have to pass
     through the firewall (my box is located behind the passenger seat).
   The
     easiest would be to cut the wires in the passenger compartment and
     install some plugs, such as those shown in this photo. This would be
     easiest now, as well as if I were to ever have a failure on a
   roadtrip.
     Changing the MSD box could be as easy as unplugging the existing
     connections and plugging the new ones. 5 minutes and I'd be back
     underway.
     Is there any good reason NOT to do this? It seems kind of kludgy and
     introduces one new splice in each wire, but it would make life
     easier... thanks!
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