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Originally Posted by BertYardbrush
Flecc,
How about cutting the cable to the motor and rejoining it afterwards with push fit connectors into a block, then tape it all up with waterproof tape? It would then be relatively simple to change the freewheel. I've sent an email to ezee to see if they know the 18T thread type.
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Later models have a five way plastic connector for the 5 Hall sensor leads, (a DIN inline plug and socket would be ok, but Maplins will have something), and three bullet connectors for the 3 power phase leads, and those are tucked away under the battery/bottom bracket/controller area with a heavy layer of insulation over them. With any luck yours will have the same, but you'll have to cut away the insulation to find out.
If it hasn't, cutting is fine if you use a five way light and reliable connector for those thin Hall wires, but for the three thick power wires, you need something that is up to handling current of up to 20 amps. Those car type bullet connectors are fine for the job, and you'll probably find some in car accessory shops that you can crimp or solder on.
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