If you are going to go with Deans or not it is also important to eliminate the Tamiya connections at the "Y" connector for the DMD & MF units. It is more of a weak point and takes up way too much room in the M26. When I have several hours to kill I will change my tanks over to deans as well. I've had them sitting on the shelf waitng now for about a year (right Steve). Keep it neat and be careful when using the heat gun or blowdryer around your tank so that you don't damage any small parts. On small diameter heat shrink tubes just hold your soldering iron tip alongside and it will shrink from the radient heat.

Good luck, Bob