C2 firewall connector
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C2 firewall connector
Gents,
Has only one tried to replace the plastic housing only on the engine side firewall connector? Mine has a damaged loop at the top preventing it from latching securely. Do the wires and "bobby pin" connectors remove from the back of the housing? I was hoping to reuse my existing wires and just replace the housing without splicing any wires.
Randy
Has only one tried to replace the plastic housing only on the engine side firewall connector? Mine has a damaged loop at the top preventing it from latching securely. Do the wires and "bobby pin" connectors remove from the back of the housing? I was hoping to reuse my existing wires and just replace the housing without splicing any wires.
Randy
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Gents,
Has only one tried to replace the plastic housing only on the engine side firewall connector? Mine has a damaged loop at the top preventing it from latching securely. Do the wires and "bobby pin" connectors remove from the back of the housing? I was hoping to reuse my existing wires and just replace the housing without splicing any wires.
Randy
Has only one tried to replace the plastic housing only on the engine side firewall connector? Mine has a damaged loop at the top preventing it from latching securely. Do the wires and "bobby pin" connectors remove from the back of the housing? I was hoping to reuse my existing wires and just replace the housing without splicing any wires.
Randy
Make sure to keep the wire orientations correct.
Someone may have a picture to show you what the individual connectors look like. The archives may also have pics. Or try an Google "Packard Electric wire connectors"….or something similar. A few places still have them for sale, if needed.
Larry
EDIT: Checkout this earlier post from the archives: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ctor-pins.html
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Firewall connector
Yes, you should be able to remove the individual wires and install them in another plastic housing, Make sure the wires are warm/flexible and then remove them using a small thin screwdriver or similar tool. Clean and re-install.
Make sure to keep the wire orientations correct.
Someone may have a picture to show you what the individual connectors look like. The archives may also have pics. Or try an Google "Packard Electric wire connectors"….or something similar. A few places still have them for sale, if needed.
Larry
EDIT: Checkout this earlier post from the archives: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ctor-pins.html
Make sure to keep the wire orientations correct.
Someone may have a picture to show you what the individual connectors look like. The archives may also have pics. Or try an Google "Packard Electric wire connectors"….or something similar. A few places still have them for sale, if needed.
Larry
EDIT: Checkout this earlier post from the archives: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ctor-pins.html
Randy
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Google "pin connector extraction tool" and you may find the correct tool for this job.
You could also use soldered butt splice and heat shrink wrap to do a wire join.
In the case of the "Red" wire inspect the plastic housing for that pin and make sure it is not melted. Common problem. I was able to fix mine with some JB weld years ago.
Mark
You could also use soldered butt splice and heat shrink wrap to do a wire join.
In the case of the "Red" wire inspect the plastic housing for that pin and make sure it is not melted. Common problem. I was able to fix mine with some JB weld years ago.
Mark
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I just did this on my 64. I have the 'correct' tool but it was still a pain.
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-Terminal-Tool-/331266737029?hash=item4d21094385&item=331266737029&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-Terminal-Tool-/331266737029?hash=item4d21094385&item=331266737029&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
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I just did this on my 64. I have the 'correct' tool but it was still a pain.
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-..._Tools&vxp=mtr
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-..._Tools&vxp=mtr
Randy
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I just did this on my 64. I have the 'correct' tool but it was still a pain.
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-..._Tools&vxp=mtr
I mounted the panel gently in a padded vise to hold it while I pushed up the wire, installed the tool and then pulled down to remove the connector.
Joe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-56500-..._Tools&vxp=mtr
Thanks for the tip. I went out and bought one yesterday to put in the tool drawer. You never know when it might be needed. You can never have too many tools…..although I am getting close
Larry
