Ex mil-spec electronic tech. So of the things I had to solder on could only have a total of 3 components changed. To deduce the possibility of pcb degradation
Chris is correct about that soldering tip, here's another. Next time your in your favorite big box store pickup tinning Flux. It's great for keeping the tip clean and well coating with solder which helps greatly with heat transfer to the wire. Second dip the wires or just use a tooth pick and add a little tinning Flux to the wires after you've twisted them together. You apply the iron underneath and within 2 second the solder will flow
Most secure way I was told about many years ago is the "Western Union wrap" Inline twist, very strong, and almost the same as you just did, but with the hooks. Just twist the two wires tightly and solder or just liquid tape.
It doesn't look like anyone else mentioned it but great job with the soldering. It gets old seeing posers scared to touch the iron directly to the solder and let it ooze down on the wire. Some are so naive that they believe the nonsense about heating the wire and touching the solder to it. That is a common rookie move and one that any professional knows to avoid.
Ray I've been doing all kind of black magic fuckery when it comes to soldering for over a decade now and I could judge your skills but I won't, because it works fine, it will be fine for few years, love your content.
Thanx for your time Ray. The splice you seek is referenced to "Western Union splice" just trying to help you be all you can be. JFTR … I just want to help and not be degrading. You do a great job. Splices are best made with both ends connected for proper length and routing and staggered to avoid any possibility of shorting.
Question for you Ray , or anyone in USA that has to buy tools in order to perform your job / work . Can you claim the cost of the tool / tools / equipment against your tax at the end of the financial year when you do your taxes ?
see , thats why they put those plastic 'beauty covers' over the motor these days , basically the manufacturer is saying ..'NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE , PLEASE REFER ALL SERVICE WORK TO QUALIFIED PERSONELL'
Awesome job, but FYI my dad was an old school electrician (I'm 63) one of the things he taught me was to never melt soldier with your soldiering iron. He was very strict about this, heat up what you are soldiering, wire, terminal, whatever, and let it get hot enough to melt the soldier, then you gave a connection. Just melting soldier onto cold wires/fittings it won't stick. Love your videos and wish you were close enough to take my junk to. But I'm in SC. Have a great day!
I have never done control arms on a truck or a car. But I did successfully replace the control arms on my Toyota and on my Chevy, and I did successfully replace the control arms in my sister's Dodge Charger. I learned from watching videos like this.
I've seen lots of business truck owners that Pocket the profit instead of spending money on what helps them make their money their equipment. Especially the Dumptruck business. Their trucks are crap but they drive nice cars and nice house. One place has 14 truck none of them currently inspected. They rather pay the fine cause it's cheaper.
got a link to those mini nipper-strippers?
I tell everyone that asks me to work on their vehicle, "If you've touched it, it's gonna cost more."
Excellent advice
Ex mil-spec electronic tech. So of the things I had to solder on could only have a total of 3 components changed. To deduce the possibility of pcb degradation
Chris is correct about that soldering tip, here's another.
Next time your in your favorite big box store pickup tinning Flux. It's great for keeping the tip clean and well coating with solder which helps greatly with heat transfer to the wire. Second dip the wires or just use a tooth pick and add a little tinning Flux to the wires after you've twisted them together. You apply the iron underneath and within 2 second the solder will flow
I like liquid tape because it seals the connection so less chance of corrosion
Most secure way I was told about many years ago is the "Western Union wrap"
Inline twist, very strong, and almost the same as you just did, but with the hooks. Just twist the two wires tightly and solder or just liquid tape.
When you strip your wires, hold the strippers at a 45° angle. It's WAY easier. Electrician here.
Truck to wreckers and new truck for business
Wow a junkyard on wheels 😳
$40 repair? My mechanic wouldn’t touch anything for less than 200.
Do they think that music is too loud where we can't hear you but guess what they are wrong can hear you perfect
It doesn't look like anyone else mentioned it but great job with the soldering. It gets old seeing posers scared to touch the iron directly to the solder and let it ooze down on the wire. Some are so naive that they believe the nonsense about heating the wire and touching the solder to it. That is a common rookie move and one that any professional knows to avoid.
need a zip tie for that radio
The eFnn rodents are more talented…don't let those people get near you…could cause permanent neurological damage.
Repairable but, only if you're a trained mechanic. LoL
well..it is a Ford…Im surprised it runs at all
So many codes even the Check Engine light gave up
Damn that Home Depot neighborhood must be sketchy as hell! Got them tools behind bars!! lmao
Ray I've been doing all kind of black magic fuckery when it comes to soldering for over a decade now and I could judge your skills but I won't, because it works fine, it will be fine for few years, love your content.
Ray, you cannot call them retarded cam shafts…..they are mechanically challenged cam shafts….just an FYI.😎🤪
The 5.4L 3V…Ford worst engine. I hate this stupid engine.
Very much appreciate you and enjoy learning from your experiences.. but the background music on this video was a detractor from your talents
Thanx for your time Ray.
The splice you seek is referenced to "Western Union splice" just trying to help you be all you can be.
JFTR … I just want to help and not be degrading. You do a great job.
Splices are best made with both ends connected for proper length and routing and staggered to avoid any possibility of shorting.
This is exactly what crushers were made for. NOM NOM NOM
It's a 5.4 exploder engine thay are junk.
Best part on the entire truck, the flashy head unit
Nice stereo. Just need to replace everything else around it.
Computing ——-*——-
Preliminary findings indicate disassembly attempted with Hammer and Chisel .
Program not found
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Question for you Ray , or anyone in USA that has to buy tools in order to perform your job / work . Can you claim the cost of the tool / tools / equipment against your tax at the end of the financial year when you do your taxes ?
see , thats why they put those plastic 'beauty covers' over the motor these days , basically the manufacturer is saying ..'NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE , PLEASE REFER ALL SERVICE WORK TO QUALIFIED PERSONELL'
Man, those cam phasers are really clicking on that 5.4
Watching someone use a soldering iron makes me appreciate my induction clamps. Two or three pops on the foot pedal and in goes the solder.
More solder is not always better than less. Ray always globs tooooo much solder on. But thats OK.
Cam Phasers and from the sound of it, the cam followers are about to go. Once that happens, likelihood of engine destruction is very high.
pre soldered mechanical connection always better. good to see your open to suggestions.
Awesome job, but FYI my dad was an old school electrician (I'm 63) one of the things he taught me was to never melt soldier with your soldiering iron. He was very strict about this, heat up what you are soldiering, wire, terminal, whatever, and let it get hot enough to melt the soldier, then you gave a connection. Just melting soldier onto cold wires/fittings it won't stick. Love your videos and wish you were close enough to take my junk to. But I'm in SC. Have a great day!
We Use to call that connection a Western Union pigtail.
Amen brother. Totally agree
They were making their own 8-6-4 engine.. starting with 6…
Someone has terrible taste in music
Always fun unfixing someone else crummy work.
I bet you guys have some battles over the shop radio!
you know they make a bigger heat shrink to put over your repair instead of electrical tape , just a thought
Music way to loud
I have never done control arms on a truck or a car. But I did successfully replace the control arms on my Toyota and on my Chevy, and I did successfully replace the control arms in my sister's Dodge Charger. I learned from watching videos like this.
Is there any time a customer has f**ked their car so much, you guys just turned down any service?
I've seen lots of business truck owners that Pocket the profit instead of spending money on what helps them make their money their equipment. Especially the Dumptruck business. Their trucks are crap but they drive nice cars and nice house. One place has 14 truck none of them currently inspected. They rather pay the fine cause it's cheaper.
to me it looks like it just needs a whole new wire harness. most likely a couple of bad wires hang out in the miles of wire