Awesome work!! I do have one bit of advice to offer: Tin your battery cables (coat the bare wires with solder) before you put them into the terminal. You are plunging cold copper into hot solder and that, at best, creates a joint where only the outer strands of copper are soldered to the terminal. At worst you are creating a "cold solder joint" because the solder sets before it bonds to the copper wires. If you tin the cable, all the strands will be soldered to each other so when you plunge the cable into the hot solder, you create a positive electrical and mechanical bond.
@gregoryschmitz2131
6 ай бұрын
I never got deep into tinning wire, I do know NFPA (and that is really 120 volt on up) has changed its view and no longer thinks its a good idea (disallowed) . Hot junctions though it may not apply to lower voltage systems. I just crimped per the manuals (even on 12-24 volt DC systems). Again more a thought than any criticism. If you have terminals that are designed to be crimped and you have the right tool, its a bullet proof system (my brother worked on Helicopter electrics and that was not only used but fully approved and if anything rattles and vibrate like crazy its a Helicopter)
@scottsatterthwaite4073
6 ай бұрын
@@gregoryschmitz2131 NFPA doesn't like soldered connections at all. I think that stems from the fact that not many sparkies learn to do it properly and arcing will melt solder and leave the connection in a bad way. You are correct, a crimped connection is just fine because it holds the copper strands under compression. But, there is also nothing wrong with a soldered connection in this application.
@bhinkle530
6 ай бұрын
The smaller number of viewers just means that those that do watch appreciate it all that much more.
@gjetips
6 ай бұрын
Hi Squatch . Perhaps I have missed it but I would be keen to see how you make the cable clips. Very neatly done.
@stewartpeterson9090
6 ай бұрын
Yes, I would like to see how you make the clips also
@helgevad5909
6 ай бұрын
@@stewartpeterson9090 - yes especially now that we might have an episode with no fold-over locks :)
@arthurirwin8235
6 ай бұрын
Your hand drawn schematic was a great technique to simplify and educate, and you're as much an artist with pencil and paper as you are with a tractor wiring harness!
@halsnyder296
6 ай бұрын
Love the “Brand Name” on the battery in your sketch !
@Bellboy40
6 ай бұрын
That detail slipped by me. Glad you caught it and mentioned it. I went back and checked it out. Nice!
@digitalrailroader
6 ай бұрын
“Squatch” Batteries, being Right Correct and Proper since 19xx!
@randy5411
6 ай бұрын
I never had an interest in the restoration of tractors until I found your channel over here in Washington state. Now I watch every video.
@markdavich5829
6 ай бұрын
This is why I love your vids - When it comes to detail, you don't mess around.
@maineiachomestead7550
3 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! I remember dad taking my brothers and I to Reddy K campgrounds and catching bluegills in the ponds for supper.
@wrenchingwithrob6001
6 ай бұрын
Wiring old cars and tractors is my side hustle. I really enjoy seeing another do the same work. It’s all about being ascetically pleasing, longevity, and most importantly, functional.Thanks for taking the time to walk through it all, always enjoy the show!
@jackpierce5354
6 ай бұрын
Hi Squatch: I have really enjoyed watching your videos over the last few years. Clearly you are a very skilled mechanic, and show tremendous attention to detail in your work. As I watched the wiring of Preparation H, I thought I would make a few suggestions for your consideration. Back in the day when I was a pro wrench, I bought a lot of material from Waytek Wire. They are located in Chanhassen MN. They have a wide variety of electrical materials and tools. I noticed that you used insulated connectors that you remove the insulation from. I think you would benefit from buying non-insulated connectors, but with a brazed seam on the sleeve. If you put the connector in the crimper with the solid side toward the spike of the crimper it tends to cause the wire to be fully surrounded by the connector sleeve. This eliminates the need to fold each leg of the split sleeve over the wire. Also, I noticed that you use a bolt cutter to cut the battery/welding cable. A crossing style cutter makes for a very nice clean cut end. Then, the use of “magna lugs” make for an excellent battery terminal end. I know these cutting tools and battery crimping tools are very expensive, but they make the process of making battery cables so much easier. No soldering required. I’ll attach a link to their website. Specifically I used the “Hexcrimp” tool and made many, many battery cables over the years. www.waytekwire.com/
@chadmcconnell5318
6 ай бұрын
Look at that drawing! Compared to members only napkin version 1 , that's impressive! And fancy 253 EDITION battery your running, your lights will never have have had shined so brightly !
@johnnymorrow63
6 ай бұрын
I wish my hand drawn schematics were that nice! I'm probably the only one who could read my schematics! Very nice job as always!
@ericcorse
6 ай бұрын
The idea of filling HD battery cable terminals with solder is awesome.
@blackhouseengineering5386
6 ай бұрын
I think both my eyes twitched when you opened your box of terminals. Man was I relieved when you pulled the plastic off!😂 Great job Squatch.
@johnnyroberts6291
6 ай бұрын
Man, that was impressive work. I worked in an electric motor shop for 10 years, and even the guys that had been there for years didn’t have the skill that you possess. Keep up the great work. I look forward to each video you make. Also I pray for your vision, it seems to have improved greatly,
@aresler6085
2 ай бұрын
Well done, all. One minor comment: I was taught to always wire that style fuse holder with the source at the base, and the load at the ring. The idea is to make it harder to inadvertently touch the live connection.
@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
6 ай бұрын
Excellent episode. You made a seemingly complex job very straightforward. Superb tuition, Squatch
@WrenchHead
6 ай бұрын
Connect the dots....man, you just gave me a flashback to the mini pages that used to come in the Sunday paper when I was a kid. Good times.
@stevenrapp3217
6 ай бұрын
As an old aircraft electrician, I LOVE'd your drawing....right down to the battery decal. (smile) Very GOOD video as always.....enjoyed it!!
@mabmachine
6 ай бұрын
I have say I am once again amazed by your attention to detail. I'd like to see a video specifically on making those sheet metal cable clamps.
@StubProductions
5 ай бұрын
Would love to see a video on how you make those clips. Man those things look perfect! Thanks for the videos!
@willostiguy1213
6 ай бұрын
Great job as always. I would like to add that it would be better to crimp the lugs on the battery cables and then solder if you like. In my field the USCG has regulations that only allow a mechanical connection (crimp) on any battery cables so that you don’t melt your terminals right off of the cables. Please don’t tale this as a sleight in any way
@erik_dk842
6 ай бұрын
Yeah. Crimping after soldering ruins the soldering
@jimsgardensandrabbitry
6 ай бұрын
That old girl looks amazing. You explained and shoed the wiring very clearly. Thank. Many blessings.
@ronchappel4812
6 ай бұрын
Your wiring map is neater and more detailed than my tiny-house plans😄
@AB-nu5we
6 ай бұрын
That's what I wanted to see, how you make your battery cables. I'm glad you make them, not buy them. Very cool. Your hand drawings are also excellent.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
Another recommendation I have is backing up the soldered lugs with a mechanical crimp of some sort, for a “belt and suspenders” approach if you’re not familiar with soldering or are running anything with a greater capacity than this 6-volt system.
@41Zman
5 ай бұрын
brillman carries some of the best old style wire that has the cloth covering
@SuperMAZ007
6 ай бұрын
Very much needed episode on how to do your own wire harness. Love the detailed, hand drawn out diagram for the Farmall H.
@lukestrasser
6 ай бұрын
Squatch, your cable and wire clips are beautifully crafted. It reminds me of gold over locks of yore. Which led me to think, how did you craft such beautiful bends. Would you be willing to share with us how you made those?
@steenlassen5718
6 ай бұрын
Looks like my way of wirering: Always solder, if you can get away with it. Use heatshrink. Make sure that you have a reliable ground. And if I may add: Use fuses close to the power source.
@janking2762
6 ай бұрын
I routinely recommend this channel to every mechanic that I meet. Such elegance in your work.
@snljames
6 ай бұрын
Dude! I love those wire harnes hangers. I would love to see you do a quick clip on how you support and bend all thise styles. I’m always struggling with clamping and holding for making tight bends like that in a vice. Would love to see your method or tooling
@stephenstrohacker7863
6 ай бұрын
The muddy water is now able to be drunk its so clear. Thank you Squatch.
@geneard639
6 ай бұрын
I worked on aircraft avionics in the Navy, and connector and wire repair was my nerdy jam. So I enjoyed this video!
@rustyul
6 ай бұрын
A fantastic job in keeping with your wonderful tractor restoration. I've seen many restorations. Some equal but never better than what you do! Love your vids! Looking forward to seeing the wrap.
@gn5673
6 ай бұрын
Squatch I'd like to see how you make your clips. You sir are a perfectionist !
@johna7661
6 ай бұрын
Those are good looking clips and I’d like to see how you made them as well.
@daddoo100159
6 ай бұрын
I make new wiring harness for various auto scrubbers, rideing scrubbers, buffers ,electric burnishers ect. very often. 12v.48v,36v,and 120v. its just like you said one wire at a time. solder joints and tinning wire .I find it kinda like a puzzle and very calming.
@tmscheum
6 ай бұрын
Everything Squatch does is top notch, from his drawings and diagrams to his attention to detail on things like foldover locks, right correct and proper nuts and bolts, matching patina on 5J1113, and the ever present 3 ring binder “Bible” for 5J1113. Oh, and my workbench will never be as presentable and orderly as Squatch’s!
@transmitterguy478
6 ай бұрын
You guys can use the welding copper ends that Harbor Freight sells also. That's where I get mine for welding cable grounds and battery cable making. FYI. Toby, great job in your wiring explanation, it is so important in the proper operation of any equipment. People make it more difficult than it needs to be.🚜
@williamhastings7182
6 ай бұрын
Im liking the S253 battery rendering in the diagram...id buy one...lol...bet that makes Rick Bork jealous...lol
@larrymilliken288
6 ай бұрын
Wiring is a work of art when done properly, as you demonstrated-simply beautiful-and Scotch 33+ is the best electrical tape, in my opinion. Your professional work is very satisfying, educational, and fun to watch.
@mikelretegui6075
5 ай бұрын
Great job, you are a master doing the work and explaining how to do it. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge
@aboreddev
6 ай бұрын
A word of advice from someone who works with wires all day: the best wire/cable cutters have curved jaws, at least in my experience. They cut large wire very easily - and they can also be used to strip wire if needed.
@chuckmayerchak3071
6 ай бұрын
Great comprehensive wiring video. Very nice work. I would love to see how you make those clips! Please! Also, a coating of Plasti Dip Rubber coating would be a nice touch on the clips.
@daohnstad
6 ай бұрын
I just had a little come to Jesus moment about my wiring harnesses. Great lessons learned!!
@notajp
6 ай бұрын
Gotta love the battery "label" on that diagram! Nice touch....😁
@kurtisharrington6015
6 ай бұрын
this electrical series has been some of the best I've been watching due to how informative it has been and it is something that has in the past scared me. keep them up!
@haydnstevens3108
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the extra time It took you to make this video. Thanks Squatch one day I hope to own a H
@thomasheaney2087
6 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks for all the video’s prep work.
@bobferranti5222
6 ай бұрын
Squatch, that's a first class wiring system. I was happy to see that you were using a rosin core soldering wire, it prepares and helps the copper bond to everything. Your descriptions on how you do everything is superb!
@kennethdavis9987
6 ай бұрын
I would love to see a short video on how you make the wire clamps. They look FANTASTIC!!
@mnfirefighter813
6 ай бұрын
Toby, these videos are priceless, and your diagrams are super helpful!!
@robertamerrick2000
6 ай бұрын
I REALLY enjoyed working D/C. I’ve done COMPLETE wiring for ALL my dentside ford trucks, (1973-1979).
@karlfischer1011
6 ай бұрын
I havent even watched yet, but you got a thumbs up from me. I think it's a great skill to have: wiring ignition, charging, and basic accesories. Couple wires and a paperclip, any non ecm tractor can start, run, charge, and light at night! Handy for those rare makes or secondhand imports with limited documentation. Heck some 70s and later tractors have complex wiring for no reason. I learned electrical when i worked in parts, and ended up on unofficial field calls a few times--sometimes i got steak dinner in trade!
@Junkboy888
5 ай бұрын
Great video again. That is another thing my pore Low boy need is rewired. PO rewired it all in red wire and all the same gauge. lol
@seniorelectrician6831
4 ай бұрын
Very good explanation of the wiring,
@davidgibson5756
6 ай бұрын
Blowing up the circuit diagram to 11x17 or greater can also help tracing the wires , and you can highlight things a they get installed
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
I like to use my cellphone for doing just that, its really handy to snap a picture of a diagram and be able to blow it up to see the details better 👍
@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch
6 ай бұрын
As always, impeccable attention to detail, thorough and uncomplicating descriptions. I liked those rubber protectors for the battery/starter cables. Nice work!!
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Kenny! I get all of those protectors from McMaster-Carr 👍
@Daniel-yi5bl
6 ай бұрын
My biggest problem with wiring has always been what others have done before me. I seek help when I need to. Modern vehicles, I'm gonna leave to people who understand them. Love all your videos.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
I know what you’re saying, back at the Ford dealership I found that most times the best way to work out electrical problems was to methodically return all of the previously “worked on” wiring back to known good condition going wire-by-wire, and many times the electrical problem would go away. The previously well-intentioned individual actually caused more problems than they fixed by botching up simple wiring 👍
@rickyjessome4359
6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Toby! Another great lesson from professor Squatch. Cheers
@gregoryschmitz2131
6 ай бұрын
Squatch has it fully validated. I won't claim to have been the best electrical guy, but give me a diagram and enough time and I trouble shot some of the most complex systems for Switch-gear and power they made. A guy I worked with asked me how I did it (he was better than I was by a fair amount). You just pick a starting place and see if you have whatever voltage you should and then you work forward or back. Its intimidating but its has a logic to it that you don't find anywhere else. Because I could focus I found errors mfgs made. As long as you had a schematic you were good to go. Wiring diagrams per what Squatch is building are equally useful. If it don't work you know its right and just have to figure out where its let you down (more than one wire I cam across had a couple of strands in them and over time let go and it was, ok, the only thing between here and there is a wire, wire is bad.
@cmh1984
6 ай бұрын
It's stuff like this that inspires me to go full ham on my H. Engine, transmission, hydraulics, I'm not afraid of that stuff at all, but the black magic voodoo of electrics??? It's had me spooked.... UNTIL NOW. Now I possess the powers of black magic and voodoo! And so do a whole bunch of other people, and this video (and the others) are now manuals all on their own and anybody can get into them and understand. That's what this is all about, passing on hard won knowledge for the future.
@jazzerbyte
6 ай бұрын
Nicely simplified wiring diagram layout!
@larrydavidson3402
6 ай бұрын
Great job on making the schematic easier to understand and the wiring is flawless.
@christophermiller833
6 ай бұрын
I have a suggestion, add a lock washer on the screws on the ring terminals. Wires do vibrate, and will loosen the screws over time. I worked at NASA on 2-ton high altitude balloon astronomy instruments. We would build them ourselves, they had mostly 28VDC power systems. The few ring terminal connections we had were prone to the screws becoming loose. Between, development, testing, shipping via truck across country (cheap vibration testing!) to the southwest, launch, and parachute landing and recovery, there is ample chances of a wire becoming loose. I would sometimes find screws in the bottom of the shipping container! To solve this, I started adding the lock washers, never had a problem since. Another example is that we had the Bridge Crane in our 2 story high Bay stop working. The techs came and got up there, and found loose ring terminals on cabling in the electrical equipment on the trolley, just from the movement of the crane on the rails back and fourth.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
I have lock washers that will go under every terminal nut, but remember this was just mock-up and not final assembly, as the entire harness has to come back out now and be wrapped and sheathed.
@bobbg9041
6 ай бұрын
30:39 the tractor looks outstanding. I am more a Ford 8n and 9n lover that is what i drove back in the 70s as a kid. I would love to have one to restore and use. But I'm more a city kid who lives way outside downtown area near farms. With a good used tractor at my age i belive i could find jobs to do with it like mowing grass or other uses. Its fun to drive somthing 70+ years old made in the US. At one time i made tractor parts for a company in my city. You might know the brand A.C. < in the 80s they were still running the factory on an assembly line with almost 100% manual labor. It keep a lot of people working.
@brycewiborg8095
6 ай бұрын
I'm old enough to remember the cloth wrapped wire. I chose to route my wire through rubber hose. I appreciate how you always have the correct tool for me job. On that thought I think the modern batteries are taller than early. I understood about the cramped battery box, and my memory is suspect. Seems like there was more room under the cover. Thank you.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
Yes, these new 6 volt batteries are at least an inch taller than the original ones were.
@W1LSU
6 ай бұрын
1000 thanks for “dumbing this down” for me…..connect the dots…….who would a thought!!!😊😊😊😊
@bobbg9041
6 ай бұрын
2:02 you made an perfect diagram Of the system anyone can understand If you make it hard to read its too much for most people to understand. The factory digram shows wire routing thats unnessary as long as you make sure wires are secure and won't get caught or melted on any motor parts are not too long too tight or too loose and held in place safely.
@gmwillys
6 ай бұрын
Well done Squatch. The effort you put into your restoration is appreciated by us all. Electrical is tedious work, but your presentation is first class. Keep up the good work.
@robertamerrick2000
6 ай бұрын
It’s safe from me to say we’re fabrication skills are quite good.
@drbill44
6 ай бұрын
I’ve always crimped battery cables first then soldered them. When soldering them you can rap wet paper towel around the insulation so it doesn’t melt.
@Paradigm1976
6 ай бұрын
I've always used a hydraulic crimper on heavy gauge wires. I like your "bucket o' solder in the lug" method, and will try it on future connections.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
I do also recommend performing an additional mechanical crimp or stake on the heavy cable lug ends until you get familiar with soldering them, or always do it in addition to the solder for the “belt and suspenders” approach. On systems larger than 6 volt, heat can build up if they’re really working hard which MAY get hot enough to start melting the solder, so again additional crimping is recommended 👍
@robertalshamma-oo3sh
6 ай бұрын
I would enjoy learning how you make the wiring clips and clamps. They turned out perfectly.
@stephenmcfadyen1385
6 ай бұрын
The wiring diagram looks complicated because to me it is, you have, however, made it simple through your hand drawn diagram. You are correct by breaking it down to individual components, but it is still complex to get it right the first time. Love it.
@edkeniston4786
6 ай бұрын
It’s obvious that you have worked in the trades! Electrical is time consuming and certain things are expensive, like the 33+, but it pays dividends of 300%. Do it correctly and you won’t spend untold hours trying to find ghosts issues. As always, great job! Keep informing the lesser informed.
@mikebaldwin4220
6 ай бұрын
Thanks,now my grandson can understand basic wiring design!!
@GrantJohnston-dr9rt
6 ай бұрын
Had a early Cooper S that put me off auto electricals , thanks to your sage advice, I'm gonna go tackle a Ford 4000....coil I think!
@mathuetax
6 ай бұрын
I like the AC/DC-esque battery brand. :). 👍👍 (edit: I didn't realize this tractor was a positive ground setup!)
@jamesflett1887
6 ай бұрын
Great video and well broken down and simplified. Liked the lightning bolt through the S252 logo on the battery. 🤙 as always excellent video
@piercet
6 ай бұрын
A trick to get a perfect battery terminal insert, Cut a 1/8" wide strip of the insulation to form an "o-ring" and slide it to almost near the bundle of stranded cable end, leaving about 1/4" sticking out. Then shove it into the molten solder filled terminal end, the insertion force will push the o-ring thing back and it can be cut away immediately after.
@woodsontr
6 ай бұрын
That’s an awesome wiring diagram you did!! 😀👍 Thanks for the video!
@Radiotexas
6 ай бұрын
Very nice work! Haven't seen anyone use an American Beauty soldering iron in many years!
@user-wy9fp9nr7q
6 ай бұрын
Well done squatch you make a battery cables the same way I make heavy duty jumper cables. Glad to see I'm not the only one that does that. Have a great day, my friend.
@AndrewHCann
6 ай бұрын
Excellent video Squatch 253 :) also used be scared doing wire harness hook up also crappie Soldering skills and enjoy more after first one worked so good did diagrams like did ! Also if someone ask if know do it show it then get supplies to do and dig in ! My late Dad, Uncle encouraging me get more when 1963 McCormick International B414 Loader tractor Desiel motor tractor Generator went so rewired up GM Delco Alternator, 1968 McCormick International 105C combine gas motor with gas motor to a GM Delco Alternator , 1968 International 624 A Desiel motor tractor Generator to GM Delco Alternator, 1978 International 724 B Desiel motor tractor Loader type Generator to GM Delco Alternator to ! All went in one year in 1993 and Winter Season! But all did super after reading up on Schematics and get parts need! Yes cost lots money to do but rewarding fun to do !
@jimamundsen7029
6 ай бұрын
Great episode, Toby. I'm in awe of your - "neatness" - I guess you'd call it. Terrific looking electrical work. I learned something about connecting battery cables when you melted the solder in the terminal - nice! One comment, and I'm sure you will make it yourself in the next episode: I learned the hard way that the 6 volt systems on these old tractors (mine is a '51 H) absolutely demand good clean grounding points, i.e., no paint, dirt, grease etc. at metal to metal contact points. But you already know that better than me. Again - great episode! Can't wait to see the finished wire looms!
@joshuahill5316
6 ай бұрын
I have never been able to understand anything detailing what wiring . And we all know that people are going to say that what you have done is the right. But really dose it really mader as long as you do it yourself and it works. I've been waiting you for a few years now. And I wanted to also say thanks for everything you do.
@rickbray7100
6 ай бұрын
My friends in the marine industry have gone away from soldering wires. Apparently the soldered wires can create a wall of solder in the wires and vibration can eventually break at that point. They have switched to crimp with a shrink wrap already attached to the terminal. On the tape that stuff is the best. It even works in very cold temperatures. Always have a role or two in my truck.
@darweb3417
6 ай бұрын
If you don't watch and listen you will never know what you may have missed.
@owen33333
6 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@Thomasgarrick113
6 ай бұрын
Good video also excellent drawing probably took almost as long as doing the wiring I am a little surprised you did not crimp and solder the battery cables too whatever works for you is good also good choice in tape
@northsconnienerd742
6 ай бұрын
I for one really appreciate all the time and effort you put into explaining the electrical system. THANK YOU!!!
@gregoryschmitz2131
6 ай бұрын
It is amazing work. I had a reputation for being decent at wire runs, Squatch flat puts me to shame, his is a work of art. I do think we need to pitch in and get Squatch a good set of 2/0 wire cutters ala a Klein 63255 or to really cover the bases, Klein 63041 that gets you up to 500 MCM (mine is a no longer made Armstrong that does 2/0 as I used it a lot - work had the big one) I am shuddering at the bolt cutters! I don't think I could wire a negative wire system, its so alien. We had one guy that used a Klein like 63041 to cut steel wire, he got yelled at. All my work was crimp, work did not allow use of open flames if there was a way around it so I had the crimp terminals for the smaller wires and work had the stuff that got us up to 750 MCM. The 120 and up world would call the 2/0 two ought. As long as you had the 2/0 I could have cared less though some were all too picky.
@andrewalexander9492
5 ай бұрын
" I don't think I could wire a negative wire system, its so alien. " Why not? A Positive ground DC system is pretty much the same a negative ground system, only difference is which terminal of the battery you connect to. You have to pay attention to polarity on devices where it matters, but you do on a negative ground system too.
@gregoryschmitz2131
5 ай бұрын
Just too many years otherwise and I would have to force attention on each bit as I would try to revert to negative ground. I came off a weekend cleaning up a car system and went to replace a fluorescent ballast. Black wire is ground right? Nope, its a hot and white is ground (house voltage on up). Yep, I grabbed that black wire and proceeded to do the funky chicken up on a ladder. Concept is clear, execution for me? Not so much.
@joehovanec1985
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful wiring job Squatch.
@danielbutler578
6 ай бұрын
Electrical work on old tractors is definitely a lot of fun. I've rewired a few without having wiring diagrams to go by. If you have a basic understanding of how electricity works and can follow directions for wiring in the voltage regulator it's really not that hard as long as you have the routing for the wiring harness marked so that you don't have wires in places that will get damaged. I've seen plenty of wiring jobs that were dangerous because of how many patch jobs were done on them with the wires just twisted together and taped up. Our M actually caught fire and would likely have burned up if I hadn't seen the smoke and pulled the battery cable off. It had been sitting for a few days when the wires at the regulator shorted out. I got the job of replacing the burned wires and just decided to start from scratch because the insulation on the old wiring was so brittle that it would break if you bent the wire.
@neilshep50
6 ай бұрын
A little bit simpler than my first car ( 51 years ago ), but not much! Excellent explanation. Now if you really want to scare people, rewire a modern car.
@ramosel
6 ай бұрын
Your creation of "functional" diagrams is a GREAT thing to do and you did a wonderful job! Your wiring is certainly neat and sanitary. Your physical cable termination techniques need work. You have (most of) the right tools, you need to use them properly. (retired MEE/IEEEP/AEE < I've built power control devices that are no longer in this solar system) If you're not offended, I can "show you the way". I was the "once a teen" who spent time at Florin Tractor, across from Lumberjack on Florin Road in Sacramento.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
I don’t get offended at all, I just work according to the specs and practices that I’ve been taught in the auto industry, because they meet or exceed all requirements that a farm tractor has. I’m not slighting your expertise at all nor am I meaning to come across as sarcastic, I know the requirements for space faring craft are as stringent as possible. This reminds me of a conversation that I read on the old Caterpillar club forum years ago between an aerospace machinist and an average Joe dirt contractor - the contractor guy had his D6’s fuel transfer pump cover re-ground at the local machine shop to take out the old wear grooves from the pump gears. The aerospace machinist told him that was a sloppy job because #1 a grinding stone doesn’t leave a perfectly smooth finish and #2 as a stone removes material from steel, its surface also wears down in the process so a perfect plane cannot be achieved across any given distance. The contractor guy responded with “This isn’t going to outer space, just the back forty.” What struck me about that exchange was, they were both right at the same time lol 👍
@ramosel
6 ай бұрын
@@squatch253 Try to get some mechanical hold on those copper lugs you put on the big cables (ya done good getting the high strand count cables!). If you don't have big crimpers or hydraulic crimpers for the copper lugs, they sell small (cheap) staking tools you can either squeeze in a vise or smack with a hammer to give you the mechanical binding. Then use the heat and solder... you don't need that much solder. Solder is NOT a glue. If you get the lug and the wire hot together a smaller amount will wick in quite nicely. That much solder on a cold end is going to give you a cold joint in the core strands and less wicking... and worst of all... HE - hydrogen embrittlement.
@angrybobking5083
6 ай бұрын
@@ramosel Hydrogen embrittlement is only a concern when introducing hydrogen containing gasses at high heat (>930F) ie Brazing with compressed gas. Theoretically there may be enough humidity in his shop to be a concern but at STP I'd let it ride
@ramosel
6 ай бұрын
@@angrybobking5083 That correct, in steel. Not so in copper alloys, especially so when silver is present.
@nicholasneidlinger1323
6 ай бұрын
I can see another "how to" video... How to make your own wire harness clips! 😉 Love your work.👍👍
@joshuaworksoneverything6349
6 ай бұрын
I think it is awesome that you can build your own wiring harness loops. I would love to see a demonstration on that and what special tools you have made to do it.
@squatch253
6 ай бұрын
You just need a vise, hammer, and something round. Each one only takes a couple minutes start to finish, including drilling the holes. After you look at a factory original, its self-explanatory 👍
@freedomenergy6644
6 ай бұрын
@@squatch253Will you please show us how you did it. Thankyou
@brandosatyourservice7347
6 ай бұрын
I like watching electrical videos. Especially when it's explained well.
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