All Right! thank you Kevin and thank you Dale!
::::::::::::::::::::Zay
wrote:
connection. Soldering makes excellent electrical connections.> Hi Mario,
> �
> I'm not sure where you got the idea that solder doesn't make a good
Soldering is used in electronics that are used in far more demanding
applications that automobiles. I suspect the reason soldering is not
used in car wiring is simply because it costs less to crimp than it
does to solder. In my long career in electrical engineering I can
safely say that I've seen far more failed crimp and wire-wrap
connections than solder connections.
an automotive application.> �
> Just my $0.02 worth! ;o)
> �
> kev
> --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Mario Montes wrote:
> From: Mario Montes
> Subject: Re: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Honda N600 trivial question
> To: 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 11:14 AM
> Actually, solder is only slightly better then those acorn nuts in
QUALITY crimp tool as well as terminal connectors, not any of those> The best connection is CRIMP connections, but you need a HIGH
red/blue/yellow ones.
resistance joint if both connected wires aren't cleaned or heated> (Think of it, you NEVER see soldered connections in OEM wiring harnesses)
> Solder can crack, corrode, etc, on top of just being a high
properly while soldered.
from the battery to the mag switch then run a 2 gauge wire from the> Also, can you explain your post more? Can I run the 10-12 gauge
starter to the battery negative and be ok? My understanding is that
the amperage is drawn through the ground wire, so that would make
sense.
> Mario
> On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:56 AM, zayjspeed wrote:
> --- In 2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com, goinhm@ wrote:
> > And remember the words of the great Vince lombardi (who?) "A
> chain is only as good as it's weakest link" make sure that you run at
> least a 10~12 gauge wire from bat - to regulator mount to starter
> mount bolt.
> Solder your own eye-let on the wires NO BUTT CONECTORS THAT YOU
> CRIMP SOLDER ONLY! and this is for for you Mr. in a tune up run
> ground from block to frame you can heve 460 amp. that will = .050 Ma.
> if you do not have a solid ground = to +
> Happy twisting every one the "M" mechanic!
> :::::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: :::::::Zay Speed
> > I use a type 51 battery.
> > Your local auto parts dealer will sell battery cables which will
> work for
> > you. Pick a
> > red sheathed cable which has the extra pigtail so you can connect
> to your 45
> > amp
> > primary fuse.
> > good luck,
> > Dale
> > Darn. I just saw in the service manual that the starter is rated
> at a
> > "Constrained Current" of 460 amps or less.
> > I guess there goes my idea of using a motorcycle battery...
> > Thanks for the quick response!
> > Another quick question, is there an "off the shelf" able to be
> bought at a
> > parts store battery available for these cars?
> > If not, anyone use a dry or gel cell and mounted it where the
> spare tire
> > went on the smaller engined cars?
> > Anyone have the specs on the battery it needs (Cold cranking amps,
> capacity,
> > etc)?
> > Thanks again,
> > Mario
> > On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 1:01 PM, geez_tech > (mailto:tmspeer@) > wrote:
> > Yes, a regular one will do from places like Autozone, Pep Boys, etc.
> > I think mine measured 32"and you can get them in black or red.
> > Mike
> > --- In _2cylinderhondas@ 2cylinderhon2cy_
> > (mailto:2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com) , gary cushman
> > wrote:
> > > OOOhhhh the M word.....I was repremended for that nasty word!!
> I
> > looked at my Battery Cables and they are more like a light car
> cable,
> > I dont have the foggiest idea of gage? these are originals on my
> car,
> > I was at Walmart looking at the no lead cables, which are the same
> > size as mine
> > > G
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: mafoose_zxt
> > > To: _2cylinderhondas@ 2cylinderhon2cy_
> > (mailto:2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com)
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:46:53 PM
> > > Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Honda N600 trivial question
> > > On the quest to get my car that's sat for almost 14yrs running,
> I
> > have
> > > a quick question.
> > > What size (gauge) wire should I run from the battery to the
> starter?
> > > It's basically a motorcycle right? On motorcycles that wire is
> like
> > > 10-12 gauge, is that enough for this car?
> > > Thanks!
> > > Mario
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