Re: Crimp Wiring Tool
The problem with soldering is that the solder can wick up the wire and create a stress point where the wire will break when repeatedly bent back and forth. The problem with crimping is that if it is not done correctly air and moisture can get into the crimp and cause corrosion. The crimp can also be not tight enough to even hold and the wire can pull out. If adjusted correctly the ratchet type crimping tool will produce a gas tight joint that will not corrode and the wire cannot pull out.
The terminals for the headlights will take a special crimping tool that Rotorwrench talked about in Post #4. This is the same type of crimping that is done on steel cable terminals for structural applications.
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