Wire Spice ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Ozark, MO
Wire Spice ?
Has anyone used the type splice where you insert the ends of the wire into a correct sized plastic tube and then tighten down the end collars to make the connection? When I rebuilt my starter harness I used these to replace all three heavy wires that were damaged....having second thoughts now about the "fix" since there is so much juice going thru there........
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
You can do it that way, but I wouldn't. You will add some resistance to what may be an already marginal cable. Pain in the rear, but I'd change it. You can go to a big truck dealer parts counter and get a 00 cable instead of the stock 1 or 0 gauge cable. Just supply a length and desired ends and they can make or order it.
Drifting
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From: Ontario
Originally Posted by markdtn
You can do it that way, but I wouldn't. You will add some resistance to what may be an already marginal cable. Pain in the rear, but I'd change it. You can go to a big truck dealer parts counter and get a 00 cable instead of the stock 1 or 0 gauge cable. Just supply a length and desired ends and they can make or order it.
Butt connectors are fine for low power stuff or areas that are not exposed to the elements.
Pro
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From: Cary North Carolina
I don't think I would use them for a permanent connection. A properly crimped and shrink wrapped butt connector will give you a more durable connection. With the plastic tube connector I would tend to worry about corrosion and oxidation degrading the connection.
The best thing to do is get one of these:
weather pack connector
Wire the female part of the plug to where all three wires in your harness are good. Then wire the new wires to the male plug. Run the wires to your starter and add the proper ring terminals. I wrap the new harness in heat tape since it passes pretty close to the exhaust manifold. This way replacing the starter is much easier since it allows you to rewire the new starter on the bench and not under the car.
The best thing to do is get one of these:
weather pack connector
Wire the female part of the plug to where all three wires in your harness are good. Then wire the new wires to the male plug. Run the wires to your starter and add the proper ring terminals. I wrap the new harness in heat tape since it passes pretty close to the exhaust manifold. This way replacing the starter is much easier since it allows you to rewire the new starter on the bench and not under the car.
Last edited by GATOR454; Nov 29, 2005 at 01:32 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
For my money, I only use connectors as a quick fix, meaning until I get time to use soder and shrink wrap. I've tried in the past but over time most connectors has let me down. Good soder and shrink wrap will last virtually forever. 
Drifting
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From: Spring Texas
Originally Posted by Boofers
Butt connectors are fine for low power stuff or areas that are not exposed to the elements.Orville
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From: Bossier City Louisiana
I've used the crimp style connectors . . matter of fact, have one on my starter cable right now but only as a temporary fix. I agree with the other guys and would opt for a more permanent fix.
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From: RedOak Texas
Originally Posted by marshrat99
For my money, I only use connectors as a quick fix, meaning until I get time to use soder and shrink wrap. I've tried in the past but over time most connectors has let me down. Good soder and shrink wrap will last virtually forever.