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    Soldering wire

    I'm rewiring the power window switches in my '85 C10. What kind of solder should I use, and do i need to use flux?
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    1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e

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    Radioshack should have some.
    Get the type of solder with flux in it.
    Remember, get the component hot and the solder flow towards the heat.

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    thanks Allen, thought I needed flux
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    Rosin core solder. Thinner stuff flows easier. Tinning the tip of the iron helps too.
    Last edited by lo-lyf; 09-16-2009 at 07:37 PM.
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    i'm goin to try to get it all done this weekend I have to do the headlight wires and the wires on the doors. the old pigtails just fell apart when i undid them.
    2003 SIERRA- 5.3 DD
    1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e

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    If you need any help give me a shout. I'm going to be helping the lil lady with some homework but I bet I could come show ya some technique.
    2005 black Yukon XL SLT - traded in for me wife's new Fusion (GM sucks these days)
    2002 black Yukon SLT (the skinny sister)
    1969 green Pontiac GTO (Layla, AKA the black sheep)

    INSTALLS AND MORE.. http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...-low-life.html
    Sticky/broken gauges? I can help. PM me for details.

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