WS19 cable
 

Hi everyone

Anyone able to tell me how to remove the wires from the inside of the 6pin connector. I picked up a junked cable to use the 6pin connector for another cable. I just can't figure out how the wires are removed from the inside. ive taken the outer cover off and the central screw from the front. After that Im stuck.

Any help is much appreciated.

Carefully....
 

...with a hammer......

WS 19 6pt connector
 

Hi Jordan,
While Bob's method would work it is a bit severe. The approved method would be to:
Remove spring clip that holds the top cover in place
Remove top cover - it hinges
Around the plug body near the pressed ring you will find three slots with a thin metal spring tab protruding through. Push each tab in till they clear the body. Gently push the face of the plug, where you removed the screw, out toward the top, it should just slip out.
Cheers,
Dave

Jordan, the other problem you will discover is that the existing solder will be unworkable. It won't melt and reset, and if there's a trace of it left the new solder won't stick either. I'd attach that cable to a non-working set and get a good one.

More details please....
 

Hi Bruce

Why will the solder behave like that Bruce....? Really curious.... my Dad use to buy old military radios in the 50s to build Amateur radios..... which included a dump truck load of no 19..... he use to keep me busy unsoldering various parts for him....... wires had been cut and I was charged with removing the left over pig tail wire...... I was shown how to use a drinking straw to blow away the melted extra solder from the little holes on the connecting pins.

I know he soldered some parts back in various devices but not sure what he used.

Bob

Solder sucker..
 

Jeez Bob..All is revealed..!!
Lead solder poisoning..!!
Too much solder sucked UP through the straw..rather than blown away..Sever brain damage..
Only cure know to man is a daily infusion of Beer!!!
When are we going to Gracies again to help you with your treatments..
make the call. :drunk: :note: :salute: :cheers:

Air force type.....
 

..... still can't tell the difference between sucking and blowing......

May be something in the offering for Gracies...... the infamous Chris of Nroth Bay is visiting Ottawa......

Caution..... last week when I went ot the chinese restaurant next to Gracies is was closed out dark!!!!!

Bob

Suction. (suc-shun). Verb. The act of drawing a fluid or other substance using the action of vacuum or directional airflow.

Blowsion. (blow je-un). Verb. Eastern Canada (Newfiew) opposite of suction. As in blowing ot'a dere in re'verze bye.

Still curious .....
 

Bruce

Can you shed some light on the reason why the old solder will not work....

...... I may have to do like Jordan and do some repairs to cables.

We have a few old no 19 components I could practice on ... but would like to hear what I can expect to see/experience.

Thanks

Bob

Oh Oh
 

Don't do it Bruce. They know too much already in Ottawa.

I hear they are going to hold Chris in the barn for ransom.

Offers???

PS

Offers for Chris.....???
 

Nuttin' so far.......

Bob

Lead, Lead/Tin or Tin solder always requires a flux or rosin or a destructive amount of heat for removal.
Use plenty of rosin brushed onto the old solder, add extra rosin if the heat doesn't transfer almost immediately, should melt quickly. Don't use flux(plumbing) as it contains acid which is corrosive with predictable results.
Old solder can be reused, it is metal, doesn't deteriorate with time, flux and rosin are the key, don't use it and all you'll get is grief.
The oxidation on the surface of the lead/tin insulates the solder from the heat of the iron. Flux and rosin cleans the corrosion allowing the heat to transfer.

Geoff