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Stator Wire Splicing
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27 Apr 2010 11:56 #363588
by Link14
Stator Wire Splicing was created by Link14
(Pulled from my Project thread.....)
While I was waiting for parts, I started another sub-project, leaking stator cover grommet. I pulled the cover without any damage (love the manual impact wrench!) and pulled the stator.
Based on past posts and what I see, it looks like I need to cut the wires the re-thread the wires through the new grommet. I was curious if anyone else here has done this before. Questions that are coming up are:
1. Best place to cut the wire. I'm thinking a couple of inches outside the grommet. I've used butt splices before, but not sure if they are right for this application. I've also read discussions about soldering the wire but I'm worried about strength.
2. I remember reading that to get the wires through the grommet, you need to cut away the cloth covering and use heatshrink. Is there any special type of heatshrink I should be using due to the engine temps?
3. I was going to stagger the splices to keep the wire run narrow. The existing wire sheath appears to be a sturdy cloth wrapped plastic which I assume provides protection from engine temps. Any recommendations on what to replace it with?
Thanks for your help.
While I was waiting for parts, I started another sub-project, leaking stator cover grommet. I pulled the cover without any damage (love the manual impact wrench!) and pulled the stator.
Based on past posts and what I see, it looks like I need to cut the wires the re-thread the wires through the new grommet. I was curious if anyone else here has done this before. Questions that are coming up are:
1. Best place to cut the wire. I'm thinking a couple of inches outside the grommet. I've used butt splices before, but not sure if they are right for this application. I've also read discussions about soldering the wire but I'm worried about strength.
2. I remember reading that to get the wires through the grommet, you need to cut away the cloth covering and use heatshrink. Is there any special type of heatshrink I should be using due to the engine temps?
3. I was going to stagger the splices to keep the wire run narrow. The existing wire sheath appears to be a sturdy cloth wrapped plastic which I assume provides protection from engine temps. Any recommendations on what to replace it with?
Thanks for your help.
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