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| degreeoff |
 Apr 7 2008, 07:37 AM
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I like big butts and I can not lie!  Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
QUOTE(blitZ @ Apr 3 2008, 03:10 PM)  I like to tin the wire ends with solder prior to crimping the connector. Makes for a solid connection and is less likely to pull out. QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 3 2008, 06:25 PM) I use a double crimp connector. One crimp connects the wire to the spade, the other crimp grabs the insulation to keep it from working loose. Then I heat shrink everything. I LOATHE the blue/yellow/red plastic connectors. Nothing says "HACK JOB!" like those pieces of crap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Sorry for the crap picture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with both of these...its how I did every FRICKEN one of the gazillion in my ride! Josh |
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| jasons |
Apr 7 2008, 09:59 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 3 2008, 07:25 PM) I use a double crimp connector. One crimp connects the wire to the spade, the other crimp grabs the insulation to keep it from working loose. Then I heat shrink everything. I LOATHE the blue/yellow/red plastic connectors. Nothing says "HACK JOB!" like those pieces of crap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 1000% When I wired my MSD box/Pertronix, I made sure I could easily bypass the MSD box on the side of the road. This proved wise, because the MSD box actually did fail on me. |
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| Wes V |
Apr 7 2008, 10:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
Here is my two cents;
SirAndy's usage of molex connectors for a gauge set-up is good due to the fact that it's within the passenger compartment. If you are hooking up an MSD and it's within the engine compartment, I'd recommend using GM Weatherpac connectors. These are the ones with a little rubber boot that keeps out moisture. Not easy to find in all configurations, but worth it. I always solder connections and use heat shrink tubing. Maybe the soldering isn't needed, but once done, you know that part of the connection isn't going to be a problem. Wes |
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| jimkelly |
Sep 17 2013, 04:54 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
fwiw - the male spade has a different, double crimp, than the female.
seems the male also requires a different crimp tool ?? any idea where to get male spades with same double crimp as female's above ?? I see some on ebay without locking tab but they are made in china http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-pairs-4-8mm-Cri...=item232f7bdaa8 Attached image(s) 
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