factory crimp - ignition etc.
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factory crimp - ignition etc.
Getting ready to rewire my 78 and would like to get around butt connectors on everything. Can you buy the factory crimp connectors for the ignition switch, headlight switch and wiper switch? If so, which crimp tool would work the best?
I bought the EZ wire kit and it's set up for GM stuff. Worst case scenario I guess I could use a GM ignition switch. I'd love to hear your ideas on the best way to go about this.
I bought the EZ wire kit and it's set up for GM stuff. Worst case scenario I guess I could use a GM ignition switch. I'd love to hear your ideas on the best way to go about this.
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Check out this thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ch-thread.html
Full of amazing info, including your question about crimping factory style.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ch-thread.html
Full of amazing info, including your question about crimping factory style.
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Thanks Mike. I'm ordering the stuff to do this right now. I've got a Klein Tools Crimper with open barrel jaws coming. I need to order the open barrel fittings and I'm not sure these are the right ones.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-bm100/overview/
In your last image is that a female and male end?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-bm100/overview/
In your last image is that a female and male end?
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Ford is notorious for using special, odd fittings for their wire terminals. That's a picture of a couple of them that are used in the A/C system wiring.
There are a lot of the male and female spade terminals used in the wiring harness though. While some different blade widths are used, 1/4" is probably the most common. That's what the brass one in the picture is.
It looks like the one you're looking at covers from 12-18 ga which is good.
They also have the little locking tabs that locks them in the plastic shell.
There are a lot of the male and female spade terminals used in the wiring harness though. While some different blade widths are used, 1/4" is probably the most common. That's what the brass one in the picture is.
It looks like the one you're looking at covers from 12-18 ga which is good.
They also have the little locking tabs that locks them in the plastic shell.
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Where can I find an assortment of all the open barrel connectors I will need? I've been looking and can't seem to find any good selection.
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I realize that there is an allure of making things appear factory fresh, but as any car electronics enthusiast will tell you, solder and shrink wrap is better then any crimped connection.
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Furthermore, soldering is not an end-all solution. There are many instances where crimping is actually superior (like battery cables) because it can withstand vibration and leverage better than a soldered connection.
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Trying to get around soldering as well. I appreciate your opinions on it which is why I asked. I really would like to find a source for the open barrel connectors. Anybody got one? I'll need them for the wiper switch, headlight switch, ignition, steering column and gauge cluster.
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While the whole "Crimp v. Solder," debate has raged on, one thing I know for sure:
Del City - Electrical Supplies & Professional Grade Wiring Products or Waytekwire.com
Those places have almost always had whatever sort of strange terminal end I need for automotive stuff....although Waytek seems to have gone all Obamacare on me for tonight.
Del City - Electrical Supplies & Professional Grade Wiring Products or Waytekwire.com
Those places have almost always had whatever sort of strange terminal end I need for automotive stuff....although Waytek seems to have gone all Obamacare on me for tonight.