Detroit Diesel — Non-Shielded Wire Splicing

A Detroit Diesel service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Strip wire ends 1/4 inch.
2. Re-twist any loose wire strands.
3. Slide 2-inch pieces of heat shrink tube over wire for later use.
4. Insert ends of wires into splice joint and crimp.
5. Solder the wires and crimp joint together.
6. Center heat shrink tube over splice and shrink.
7. Wrap wires with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. Maintain at least 1/2 wrap overlap.
8. Once electrical tape or heat shrink tubing is in place, there should be no exposed wires.

Source: manual:s08300.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.