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Decoder Installation for Bachmann 44 Tonner
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Do you have the directions that came with the engine? That shows you the color coded wires that go into the different solder ports. Tin the ends and simply solder them in their respective holes. Use a small iron; 15amps is plenty, and don't use too much solder. Don't have a small iron? Get one. If you plan on installing decoders you'll need it. <br /> <br />Too much heat will wreck the circuit board, and too much solder will cross circuits to make your expensive new decoder toast. If you move the wire while the solder is still soft, you'll have a joint that looks frosty. This is a "cold solder joint" and is no good. The solder should look wet. <br /> <br />Practice soldering on some old junk stuff, or even on metal shapes and old wires. Get the hang of the solder and the iron you're using. When you're ready, go for it... <br /> <br />You can do this.
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