D - Jetronic female connector Options

[fiacra]

The parts I ordered arrived, see mockup below.

The new housing and male wire terminals are standard items and available.

The 3-pole male housing on all D-Jet FI harnesses for the trigger points, simply inserts into this new female housing with its retention clips, which will attach to the 123. The boot on the FI harness slips over the mating joint to make a relatively weathertight connection. Plug N Play.

I figure the 2 wires on the 123 could be individually wrapped with heat shrink for 2 inches where they enter the new housing on the side of the connection facing the 123, and then combined into a slightly larger single casing piece for the few inches the branch needs to get back into the 123. This casing provides protection from heat, fluids and added strain relief (in addition to the strain relief located at the terminals).

The metal fitting on the 123 where the two wires emanate, appears to be a compression fitting with a rubber gasket around the wires but someone please confirm. If that's true it may be possible to insert the outer casing under this compression nut (or possibly on the outside of it with a heat shrink collar) for a secure connection. To minimize fracturing this short branch at the compression fitting, maybe the branch gets wrapped in an outer stainless steel braided sleeve to up under that compression nut (or over it with a heat shrink collar) to make it more durable.

Comments?

That looks like an elegant solution! I'm happy to bring you my NIB 123 distributor to try this out on if you don't already have one to play with.

[JeffBowlsby]

That looks like an elegant solution! I'm happy to bring you my NIB 123 distributor to try this out on if you don't already have one to play with.

Sounds good Broheen, contact me directly and we'll work something out.

Anyone else interested in this solution?

[gonzo54]

That looks like an elegant solution! I'm happy to bring you my NIB 123 distributor to try this out on if you don't already have one to play with.

Sounds good Broheen, contact me directly and we'll work something out.

Anyone else interested in this solution?

Jeff, when you come up with the tried and tested connector I would like to purchase one for my 123 Bluetooth

Thanks for your R&D

[FlacaProductions]

THIS is what I was looking for!!

[Jim C]

I'm interested.

[JeffBowlsby]

Rick, Brian, Jim,

Ill be meeting with Fiacra to do a prototype build then will reach out to you for yours. Thanks for your interest. This wiring connection seems to be a significant issue with the 123s, but is resolvable.

@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C

[Quinn Moore]

Rick, Brian, Jim,

Ill be meeting with Fiacra to do a prototype build then will reach out to you for yours. Thanks for your interest. This wiring connection seems to be a significant issue with the 123s, but is resolvable.

@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C

I'm interested as well, been thinking about swapping to the 123.

QM

[JeffBowlsby]

Will let you know Quinn, thanks.

[gonzo54]

Rick, Brian, Jim,

Ill be meeting with Fiacra to do a prototype build then will reach out to you for yours. Thanks for your interest. This wiring connection seems to be a significant issue with the 123s, but is resolvable.

@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C

Thanks, been very happy with your harness-

[JamesM]

The parts I ordered arrived, see mockup below.

The new housing and male wire terminals are standard items and available.


Comments?

Part numbers? Source?

[Eric_Shea]

Somebody's up early (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[FlacaProductions]

Hey @JeffBowlsby - I'll be back with my 914 in two weeks so checking in to see what you have up your sleeve!

[Robarabian]

Im in for one.....

[56kabrio]

I’ll take a couple of these.

Thanks

Mack

[JeffBowlsby]

Gents,

I have been away most of July for my day job and wanted to follow-up with you on this.

Been trying to figure out what the best way to proceed is, to keep the total cost to you a minimum. The connector parts are not expensive and I have a 5 sets in my possession, can easily get more. The work involves cutting the wires to length, mounting the wire terminals, wrapping the wires with heat shrink (3 pieces). Which means you need a crimper and heat gun, tools you may not have. The tools probably cost $50-75$ together.

Unless you have better ideas I think the options are below, none of which I see as particularly cost efficient all things considered:

1. You send me your dist, I mount the plug, heat shrink the wires and ship it back to you. Parts & labor is probably $25., plus shipping costs both ways which is expensive these days.

2. I post the part numbers and sources, and you buy the parts, do the work your self. You need the tools and incur shipping charge minimums for small order parts. You also need 3 short lengths of heat shrink, which no one sells in that quantity, meaning you would need to buy a larger quantity that you may not need.

3. I assemble kits of the parts and sell them to you ($10. shipped) but you will need the tools.

What is the preference? Maybe options 1 and 3? Both a kit for those with tools and a 'I'll send my dist to you and you send it back complete' approach for those that do not have the tools?

Post your response to this thread.

@fiacra
@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C
@Quinn Moore
@Robarabian
@56kabrio

[FlacaProductions]

Hi @JeffBowlsby - thanks for this.
I'm with you on options 1 and 3 seeming most logical.
For those that are ordering a new 123, option 1 would have it shipped straight to you for the mod and then it'll be plug-n-play upon final delivery.

This might also be an option for people who have down time over the winter, etc when the 914 is off the road for a bit.

Personally, I'd opt for option 3 for myself right now as I probably have the crimper - or am not scared to get one - and have shrink tube and heat guns.

I'll most likely have the time to do this during the week of Aug 10-17. Tell me where to send $10!

Thanks Jeff!!

[Quinn Moore]

Gents,

I have been away most of July for my day job and wanted to follow-up with you on this.

Been trying to figure out what the best way to proceed is, to keep the total cost to you a minimum. The connector parts are not expensive and I have a 5 sets in my possession, can easily get more. The work involves cutting the wires to length, mounting the wire terminals, wrapping the wires with heat shrink (3 pieces). Which means you need a crimper and heat gun, tools you may not have. The tools probably cost $50-75$ together.

Unless you have better ideas I think the options are below, none of which I see as particularly cost efficient all things considered:

1. You send me your dist, I mount the plug, heat shrink the wires and ship it back to you. Parts & labor is probably $25., plus shipping costs both ways which is expensive these days.

2. I post the part numbers and sources, and you buy the parts, do the work your self. You need the tools and incur shipping charge minimums for small order parts. You also need 3 short lengths of heat shrink, which no one sells in that quantity, meaning you would need to buy a larger quantity that you may not need.

3. I assemble kits of the parts and sell them to you ($10. shipped) but you will need the tools.

What is the preference? Maybe options 1 and 3? Both a kit for those with tools and a 'I'll send my dist to you and you send it back complete' approach for those that do not have the tools?

Post your response to this thread.

@fiacra
@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C
@Quinn Moore
@Robarabian
@56kabrio

I'd go for option 3. I have the tools. Heat shrink etc.

Thanks for your work on this.

QM

[fiacra]

How about a fourth option? Can I bring them to you and we do them together? More than happy to pay for your time and expertise. Otherwise I'll chose option three. That's probably the best option for your busy schedule. I already have the tools. I'll need enough materials to do two distributors.

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[gonzo54]

Gents,

I have been away most of July for my day job and wanted to follow-up with you on this.

Been trying to figure out what the best way to proceed is, to keep the total cost to you a minimum. The connector parts are not expensive and I have a 5 sets in my possession, can easily get more. The work involves cutting the wires to length, mounting the wire terminals, wrapping the wires with heat shrink (3 pieces). Which means you need a crimper and heat gun, tools you may not have. The tools probably cost $50-75$ together.

Unless you have better ideas I think the options are below, none of which I see as particularly cost efficient all things considered:

1. You send me your dist, I mount the plug, heat shrink the wires and ship it back to you. Parts & labor is probably $25., plus shipping costs both ways which is expensive these days.

2. I post the part numbers and sources, and you buy the parts, do the work your self. You need the tools and incur shipping charge minimums for small order parts. You also need 3 short lengths of heat shrink, which no one sells in that quantity, meaning you would need to buy a larger quantity that you may not need.

3. I assemble kits of the parts and sell them to you ($10. shipped) but you will need the tools.

What is the preference? Maybe options 1 and 3? Both a kit for those with tools and a 'I'll send my dist to you and you send it back complete' approach for those that do not have the tools?

Post your response to this thread.

@fiacra
@gonzo54
@FlacaProductions
@Jim C
@Quinn Moore
@Robarabian
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5219]56kabrio[/ur

Jeff @JeffBowlsey, I'm going with option #3. A friend has the good crimper and I have the rest.

Thanks-Rick

[Robarabian]

Ill grab up option 3 as well.. I have the tools, heat shrink etc..