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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 06:36 PM
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Another Newbie - elbow connector

I replaced a stiff ground wire for the sending unit on the fuel tank (it's still behind the seat).

I noticed the power wire was split. I've never seen a elbowconnecelbow like this.

Is this standard wiring?

Just curious.

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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Looks like the factory connector to me.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Becky_is_a_66
Looks like the factory connector to me.
is that something you can still get or is there a different connector that can be used?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 11:07 PM
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You can recrimp that connector, and put a small piece of heat shrink tubing on it to make good contact, or just cut it off an put a ring terminal on with a nut to retain it....either way, as long as its secure.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 03:27 AM
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You can buy that entire wire. Although replacing it without removing the headliner might be difficult. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
Sorry linked that to wrong page try this one. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
 
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by resonateur
You can recrimp that connector, and put a small piece of heat shrink tubing on it to make good contact, or just cut it off an put a ring terminal on with a nut to retain it....either way, as long as its secure.
Thanks...I was close to doing this...I didn't think of the heat shrink tubing. All snuggled in for now til I ca find a proper connector.

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rtcapo: What you have posted pics of is IDENTICAL to the wire I fished out of a rusty '66 Custom Cab (Oakville, Ont Assembly plant) So, yah, it's factory, but it will be a PITA to change out.
If you end up buying that LMC repop, I would leave the factory one in until you get the repop, then use the old one to pull the new one into place

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Originally Posted by rtcapo
I replaced a stiff ground wire for the sending unit on the fuel tank (it's still behind the seat).
I noticed the power wire was split. I've never seen a elbowconnecelbow like this.

Is this standard wiring?

Just curious.

rtc

 
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rtcapo: What you have posted pics of is IDENTICAL to the wire I fished out of a rusty '66 Custom Cab (Oakville, Ont Assembly plant) So, yah, it's factory, but it will be a PITA to change out.
If you end up buying that LMC repop, I would leave the factory one in until you get the repop, then use the old one to pull the new one into place

James
Cool tip!
Thanks
rtc

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