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Does anyone know where you can buy those expensive wire crimpers?
 
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Originally Posted by pgayda
Does anyone know where you can buy those expensive wire crimpers?
Paul,

How expensive you talking. Want to go $450 for a set of three? You don't need anything crazy. George and I talk about the good ones now and then. But neither of us has been willing to pull the trigger yet.

Regarding solder vs crimp. What Steve said. OEM doesn't solder, but they do have the NASA crimping tools. I think a regular guy should solder the real important stuff, and crimp everything else with a $30 pair of crimpers. Lunatics like me will continue to solder everything, and take too long to finish a truck.
 
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Klein has some good crimpers -the forged (not stamped) style. Identical to those sold under several other names. Home Depot has Klein stuff, or just follow an electrician; most electrical wholesalers seem to sell Klein.
 
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Originally Posted by pgayda
Does anyone know where you can buy those expensive wire crimpers?
You can get them from Newark using the part numbers in my earlier post. As others have said, if you use them correctly, they work first time and every time. They are precision tools made to work on stuff that can't fail or somebody has a really, really bad day. They are a bit too costly for me to purchase personally, though. Fortunately, I have access to a set I don't own.
 
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3M makes a insulation-piercing wire tap that is moisture resistant. The samples I have are for 18-14 gauge wire. 3M part number is #804. McMaster-Carr part number is 706k32. No stripping is required and they work on stranded and solid conductors. The moisture resistance comes from a gel that insulates and seals the connection. UL likes them.
 
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Just bought a new for me racheting crimper at Auto Zone; will test soon. Cost $25.
Name on the yellow handle is "conduct titel", I believe.
 
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Hey, this new crimper works great. Puts a double crimp with the rachet action Love it.
 
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Originally Posted by Earl
Ross and Bill,

Seems like I remember that problem too. If I remember right, it happens more on old connectors - as in the nylon gets old, hard, and brittle. Is that what you find? Some new connectors might last a long time for Dewayne - especially inside the cab.

Dewayne,

DOAH!!! Here are the correct part numbers for everything. I got the can't remember ****** syndrome today.

Natural Nylon Color Plug Housings:
1 circuit, Tyco 1-350867-0, Newark 46F2049, $0.11 ea, stock
2 circuit, Tyco 1-480698-0, Newark 46F2063, $0.20 ea, stock
3 circuit, Tyco 1-480700-0, Newark 46F2065, $0.19 ea, stock
4 circuit, Tyco 1-480702-0, Newark 46F2067, $0.20 ea, stock
5 circuit, Tyco 1-480763-0, Newark 90F4576, $0.25 ea, stock
6 circuit, Tyco 640585-1, Newark 90F4830, $0.50 ea, stock
8 circuit, Tyco 640586-1, Newark 90F4836, $1.06 ea, stock
9 circuit, Tyco 1-480706-0, Newark 46F2057, $0.28 ea, stock
12 circuit, Tyco 1-480708-0, Newark 46F2059, $0.32 ea, stock
15 circuit, Tyco 1-480710-0, Newark 46F2061, $0.47 ea, stock

Natural Nylon Color Cap Housings (these mate with the plugs above):
1 circuit, Tyco 770421-1, Newark 92F8867, $0.12 ea, stock
2 circuit, Tyco 1-480699-0, Newark 46F2064, $0.18 ea, stock
3 circuit, Tyco 1-480701-0, Newark 46F2066, $0.20 ea, stock
4 circuit, Tyco 1-480703-0, Newark 46F2068, $0.20 ea, stock
5 circuit, Tyco 1-480764-0, Newark 87F5291, $0.28 ea, stock
6 circuit, Tyco 926307-1, Newark 92F8868, $0.84 ea, stock
8 circuit, Tyco 926308-1, Newark 92F8869, $1.28 ea, stock
9 circuit, Tyco 1-480707-0, Newark 46F2058, $0.25 ea, stock
12 circuit, Tyco 1-480709-0, Newark 46F2060, $0.28 ea, stock
15 circuit, Tyco 1-480711-0, Newark 46F2062, $0.42 ea, stock

Pins:
18-24 AWG, Tyco 350690-1, Newark 54H4163, $0.10 ea (10 or more), stock
14-20 AWG, Tyco 350547-1, Newark 01C1197, $0.10 ea (10 or more), stock
10-12 AWG, Tyco 640309-6, Newark 99F4824, $1.30 ea, stock

Sockets:
18-24 AWG, Tyco 350689-1, Newark 33B8247, $0.11 ea (10 or more), stock
14-20 AWG, Tyco 350550-1, Newark 33B8242, $0.10 ea (10 or more), stock
10-12 AWG, Tyco 640310-6, Newark 90F4795, $1.32 ea, stock

Crimp Tools:
18-24 AWG, Tyco 90548-1, Newark 96F9716, $148.63 ea, stock
14-20 AWG, Tyco 90546-1, Newark 96F9717, $148.63 ea, stock
10-12 AWG, Tyco 58530-1, Newark 93B6459, $202.41 ea, stock
ya need a different one for each size!!! 'Course, one bad crimp from a cheap tool on a $10,000 aircraft (or artillery) subsystem can make a complete set of these seem like a bargain at work. A full set is a little steep for me at home.

Newark Electronics (www.newark.com)

All items can be ordered in quantities as small as one each according to Newark's web site. Enjoy! Nothing like part numbers to brighten my day.
Earl, do you type, or paste, all this information into the posts ??
 
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Originally Posted by pgayda
Does anyone know where you can buy those expensive wire crimpers?
Johnstone Supply
Lowe's
Possibly Radio Shack
 
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Rod, I typed that all in. I know, I know - I really gotta get a life!
 
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Rod, I typed that all in. I know, I know - I really gotta get a life!
You did it for me and I appreciate it a lot. And if you ever needed somebody on this forum to lay in the snow and make an oil change tech video, I bet you'd get one pretty quick.

Please tell me you don't need the tape. Man it's cold out there.
 
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its about 60 ° here today and I'll drop by Express Oil and get the guy in the pit... the one in shorts and a "T" to do you a video

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Does he have nice legs John?
 
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Does he have nice legs John?
Kinda hairy, and a scar on one knee, but yea, my legs are pretty nice. Good enough for an oil change video anyway.
 
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I take great pride in the fact that I had nothing whatsoever to do with the steady and complete degradation of this thread.

 
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