Sam Buchanan Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sniper said: I can tell you that plastic sleeved connectors were never milspec when I was in. Nor was I ever taught to use them when I went thru soldering classes in the Navy. We rarely crimped and when we did it was crimp AND solder and rubber bushings that sealed the connector from the elements provided the strain relief in conjunction with the clamp built into the end of the connector. You look at that picture you provide and those plastic sleeve provide no strain relief whatsoever. An example milspec connector below Whoa....we're jumping to some (invalid) conclusions here. Read my post carefully....I didn't say the plastic terminals were mil-spec. Also, the photo you attached is a connector that is in NO way related to the terminals we are discussing. Let's be honest when we want to disagree..... ? Also, the photo I attached is the cheap terminals I used in my P15. But even the cheapies are nicely and securely crimped when a ratcheting crimper is used. Hey......if someone wants to solder terminals....knock yourself out. But it isn't necessary if all you want are reliable connections that are easy and quick to make with the proper tool. Edited March 13, 2022 by Sam Buchanan Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Los_Control said: Years ago my employer had a 2 seater Cessna. So did his friend. They were talking one day and both getting ready to fly to Mexico for a two week hunting vacation. They were deciding which plane they would fly down in. Chuck was complaining his oil pressure was a little low and he may need to do some work on it but it was running ok. Bill said yeah, He had the same problem. Stuck a penny inside the oil pump to shim it and working ok now. So they took Bill's plane . Just thinking, just because it is aircraft, does not mean it is correct. .... Was even more hilarious to listen to his Wife explain how Bill was going to the DR to get a penicillin shot when he returned before sleeping in the bedroom. I suppose pilots are resourceful people. Cute story, but I fail to see what it has to do with crimping wire terminals.......but you tried. ? Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.