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Old 09-25-2016, 09:58 PM
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...my personal opinion is still better to splice with connectors and crimp tools that we are already using throughout the build. Also, I'm talking if crimp splices, not solder splices in the engine compartment.
FWIW, that's the path I choose for the oil and FP sensors. If memory serves, I used AMP/TE Connectivity PIDG knife splices, putting two tubules of heat shrink over the made splice, against the day one or both sensors goes the way of all things. PIDG barrel splices probably just as good, if one leaves enough service loop to remake the splice on the EMS side....
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Old 09-26-2016, 02:58 AM
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if you are going to splice, you may want to learn about these great butt splices. They provide a great connection and strain relief and when completed are not much larger than the wire itself. They do require a special crimper.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ickkey=1961551
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