Soldering the 3 Yellow Wires for the Stator

[marcusknight]

I am repairing the 3 wires that connect the voltage regulator to the Stator. The only thing I am concerned with is that I am soldering (as everyone does when replacing the connector) near the gas tank. That makes me nervous. Or am I just a bit too worrisome about that?

 

[joedrum]

as long as your soldering with soldering iron ..id say your to worried...... it will be fine ...

 

[mcgovern61]

Just something to keep in mind.....I have pulled my engine several times and after soldering my 3 wires, I had to cut and re-solder each time. I finally went and purchased an original 3 wire connector, cleaned the wires, compression fit them to the ends and then soldered the wire end that slips into the connector. After slipping the wires in, I use dielectric grease to seal the connectors from moisture which is the main reason these connectors fail in the first place.

There are 3 wire waterproof connectors out there, but these were the ones I used:

 

[zman]

Wont be a problem with the soldering iron, flash point for fuel is higher then a soldering iron heat, something to be sure of you need to get the wires connected with each other very tight or you could have resistance, remember a post where someone soldered his main fuse and wire was getting hot, he then crimped it and solved the problem. I really think crimping then solder for the best connection.

 

[Ansimp]

mcgovern61 » Sun Sep 13, 2015 2:19 am[/url]":bwcx83ep]
Just something to keep in mind.....I have pulled my engine several times and after soldering my 3 wires, I had to cut and re-solder each time. I finally went and purchased an original 3 wire connector, cleaned the wires, compression fit them to the ends and then soldered the wire end that slips into the connector. After slipping the wires in, I use dielectric grease to seal the connectors from moisture which is the main reason these connectors fail in the first place.

There are 3 wire waterproof connectors out there, but these were the ones I used:

In my opinion this repair is preferable to soldering the stator wires together. Even if you decided to change this plug every 10 years I don't think the hassle outweighs the convenience. I work with these style plugs all the time and can't fault them in circuits running up to 10amps. I would do a fully soldered connection if there weren't any other options for a quick repair. As I carry these plugs in 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 wire connections it is a no brainer for me. :yes:

 

[pidjones]

I feel the main problem with this connector is its location near the battery. I just did some rewiring of 110 AC,circuits in a building that once housed a NAPA dealership. The outlets and connections near their battery charging area were seriously deteriorated. Dielectric grease and perhaps some better shielding from the acid fumes should work well.