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Old 03-23-2012, 11:20 AM   #69
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RE: Winter Project I: Charging System Upgrade

Use the proper lug barrel size for the wire or you will again have a poor crimp. If the barrel is too big it will not compress properly. Even though you can't pull it off you will have a poor crimp with gaps that will later cause hard to find trouble.


Part of the trouble with the old ones is the installer should have put the crimper anvil on the other side. Instead he split the brazed joint and of course the strands should have come all the way through to be a bit proud of the barrel.

Anyways you will have fun and know it will be better for the future.
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