Re-crimp winch power wires
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Re-crimp winch power wires
Any suggestions on the best way to re-crimp the battery terminals on my winch wires? Do I just crimp? Or solder? What tool to make the crimp?
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
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I stopped soldering high-draw terminals because they can come loose if they heat up. (I had it happen.)
Use a proper crimping tool. You can't beat a good, mechanically strong, crimped wire/terminal joint.
Search for crimping tool. I use the one that can be used in a press. It can also be used with a 4 lb. mallet, though. Index marks on the die indicate how far to crimp, based on wire gauge.
Use a proper crimping tool. You can't beat a good, mechanically strong, crimped wire/terminal joint.
Search for crimping tool. I use the one that can be used in a press. It can also be used with a 4 lb. mallet, though. Index marks on the die indicate how far to crimp, based on wire gauge.
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This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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No problem. One set of cables and those crimpers pay for themselves. Plus I have gotten a bit of labor from people wanting there wiring upgraded. If somebody is gonna replace my steering box and help install bumpers, who am I to argue.
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Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool