Wire connector info needed
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Wire connector info needed
I need to replace the wire connector on my starter harness for my 80. The wire is pulling out of the connector and needs to be replaced. While I am at it I want to shorten the harnes. I do not want to cut the wire and use crimp connectors to connect it or soldier it. I want to use a new connector and the terminals that go with it. Where can I by just the connector.
Burning Brakes
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Although I have not tried them, this company has been mentioned by other forum members:
http://www.repairconnector.com/
Good luck.
http://www.repairconnector.com/
Good luck.
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Yes I am aware what fusible links are. 15 years as a Ford and GM tech. 40 years working on and building race cars, hot rods and vettes.
I just want to shorten up some wire and can't seem to find the connector that I want to do the job. I want a connector like the one that is there so I can shorten up the wires and make it look stock.
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Not 100% sure of the terminals you need, but likely a Sta-Con type crimp on connector. Most NAPA's probably have these. If you're doing a lot of this, check the Waytek Wire site, for just about anything wiring. Also, if your getting a crimp tool, get a good one like a Klein, that puts a dent in the connector.
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I hope you don't mean those black plastic cylinders on the wire. Those are parts of the fusible link; they are the non-flammable terminators for the link and are built into the wire when it is assembled. And, I don't think you can buy them anywhere.
If I wanted to make the harness look exactly like the original wiring, I'd probably solder-in the fusible link wire, then use some JB-Weld stick epoxy putty to form those little terminating cylinders over each joint.
If I wanted to make the harness look exactly like the original wiring, I'd probably solder-in the fusible link wire, then use some JB-Weld stick epoxy putty to form those little terminating cylinders over each joint.
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I hope you don't mean those black plastic cylinders on the wire. Those are parts of the fusible link; they are the non-flammable terminators for the link and are built into the wire when it is assembled. And, I don't think you can buy them anywhere.
If I wanted to make the harness look exactly like the original wiring, I'd probably solder-in the fusible link wire, then use some JB-Weld stick epoxy putty to form those little terminating cylinders over each joint.
If I wanted to make the harness look exactly like the original wiring, I'd probably solder-in the fusible link wire, then use some JB-Weld stick epoxy putty to form those little terminating cylinders over each joint.
I am not talking about wires. I am looking for the connector and the pins that go into it. The pins crimp onto the end of the wires. It is a Packard connector, that is the type of connector.
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These terminals can be removed from the connector. The terminal has a barb that gets bent back and then the terminal will slip out of the connector. I have some of the male and female terminals, PM me your address and Ill drop a few in an envelope to you.
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That is what I need, the male and the female ends. I see alot for most gauge wires but I need them for 10 gauge. I would also like to get a new holder for 6 wires, also male and female.
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