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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Another relatively low cost option for your cable ends (depending on strand size) is to tin them directly.
The majority of the 2/0 connections on the ForkenSwift were hammered relatively flat, then I wicked solder into them, making them solid. They were then ground flat & drilled for the battery post bolt.
DIY end top, OEM bottom:
I also tried the copper tube sheath approach, but it didn't work as easily:
For more info/details on how these were made, see starting around post # 406 in the ForkenSwift build thread, roughly here: http://ecomodder.com/forum/hreshowth...3-post763.html
Several years later, they're still working fine (not getting hot or flattening out/creeping). |
I definitely like this method for larger wires, but I stick with my copper tubing for smaller ones, like less than 4 gauge, because it seems like there just isn't enough wire to make a good connector.
How did you wick your wires? Water and solder balls?
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