Thread: Wiring Harness Terminations

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For these small connectors (Molex type) what type of heat source is preferred to solder these d@#*ed pins? I generally use a Weller gun for bigger stuff, and the little iron I have for electronics is quite small to heat the pin metal. I need to find that second set of hands, Ken

Originally Posted by rspears

For these small connectors (Molex type) what type of heat source is preferred to solder these d@#*ed pins? I generally use a Weller gun for bigger stuff, and the little iron I have for electronics is quite small to heat the pin metal. I need to find that second set of hands, Ken

Roger, I use a 40 watt iron with a needle or small spade tip. You can find the "helping hands" at Harbor Freight. The jumbo is $6.99 and the little one is $3.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_1606.jpg


http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_181.jpg

I hope you can access this Roger.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_1606.jpg


http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_181.jpg

I hope you can access this Roger.

Those are both pretty neat, Ken. May have to run into town and pick one up just to have on hand - not much help under the dash, though...

Originally Posted by rspears

Those are both pretty neat, Ken. May have to run into town and pick one up just to have on hand - not much help under the dash, though...

Under the dash I'll use a test lead, a length of wire with alligator clips at the ends, and clip one on what I'm trying to solder and find some place to wrap the other end to keep it all stable.