Ultradog MN and I have gone a few rounds over tractor wiring methods. He prefers connections and I prefer insulated bullet connectors for individual wires and terminal blocks with bolts, nuts and eyelets for multiple wire connections. Neither way is wrong if the wiring functions as it should, and each has their own reasons for using the connections they use. I like the insulated bullets as they do not corrode, are simple to disconnect, and are also Ford's choice since they are used all over the tractor for auxiliary wiring. The crimp on eyelet connections are similar to the spade and blade connections used on the ignition switches, again from the factory. I go a little step forward to make these connections water and corrosion proof by sealing them with hot glue. A marine mechanic told me this was common practice in their business, and it seems to work well. I have had to rewire the NAA 4 times over the years and the 4000 is on its second rewire due to critters chewing on the wiring and shorting it out. I wish they would stop the use of soybean oil in the manufacture of wire insulation jackets. It is nothing but a critter magnet. As long as soybeans are cheaper than oil, that won't happen. The mechanical connections are easy to replace and are very timesaving for me, so they are my choice. The other reason is that since my Weller 500 watt soldering iron died after 40 years, I cannot find a suitable replacement that is affordable. The biggest Weller I could find was 250 watt and it died after 2 years, $80 bucks wasted. I have tried every way I can think of to lessen the critter problem, except installing a cat under each tractor hood. Chipmunks seem to be the biggest problem now, and I am too slow with the BB gun to be effective.
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