Originally Posted by big john

A lot of that plastic stuff gets brittle after so many years. Some recommend heat shrink connectors for splicing but I soldered a lot of wires, too. Some are against soldering but I did it a lot without comebacks. Solder and use heat shrink tubing, works in places where you can't get easy access.

The good heat shrink connectors will make a complete seal when you get them hot enough.

I started using gloves whenever handling fuel or battery acid after years of smelling like gas or diesel. I think diesel is harder to get rid of than gasoline. I use chain lube that has kerosene or diesel in it and I always glove up so I don't smell like that later.