Eliminating Solderd Connections and using Connectors

[Raj1988]

The PO got rid of all the connectors for stator and R/R. I would like to replace this with proper connectors so if i do have another failure 3 days away from home, i can do a roadside swap...

I would like advice as to what connectors to use and the negatives to this plan of action

[funkamongus]

The connectors are typically where the problems come. Hence the soldering. With NEW connectors, with dielectric grease and shiny contacts, it should last long enough for you, in my humble opinion, seeing as our stators only last X miles anyway, usually. 

[Night Vision]

I soldered my first replacement stator.... the one after that got spade connectors that I clean every year.

you can't check for continuity easily if the three wires are soldered, liquid taped and electrical taped  :P

[Lucky]

I use the flat trailer connectors with plenty of dielectric grease (I live in Tennessee, where trailer parts are easy to find....)

[jasonm.]

Dielectric in Websters = insulator. You need a connection ...a good one. So do NOT over do the dielectric grease.  Also use a sealed battery..they are expensive but now no more acid fumes at the battery breather near the factory connection.  This is one Main reason fo rthe corrosion.  I use spade connectors available at LOWES or Radio Shack. I crimp and solder the end at each connector tab. Assemble, and use much tape to weather proof it...or Heat shrink. Then it comes apart with just a razor blade...if needed

[Rikugun]

I'm not a big fan of soldered (nonremovable) connections. When I replace my stator I'm considering using the GM/Delphi Weather Pack connectors.

[Tiger]

When I replace my stator I'm considering using the GM/Delphi Weather Pack connectors.

:) A great choice... 8) Remember, which ever connectors you guys choose, don't go cheap... :o The "pay me now or pay me later" rule applies!!!

                8) .......TIGER....... 8)

[davexz]

The only reason for connectors is for ease of replacement.  The fewer the connectors the higher your reliability.  If you go with connectors get good ones.  Where I work, every connector we use is gold plated.  The good ones are worth the extra cost - especially in high current lines like your charging system.  The connections have a certain amount of resistance - the current X resistance = voltage drop. The resistance also creates heat.  So over time you don't want any corrosion which creates resistance which drops your voltage and melts your rubber.  That is one reason they got away from 6 V systems - they draw 2X the current as 12V (for same power) and with the voltage drops in your wiring you end up with a couple volts left - not good.