DePin 1975 Headlight connectors
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DePin 1975 Headlight connectors
hey. Got an open reading in my headlight connector power. I can see the kink but cant get to it because its buried in the connector housing.
I plan to depin it but not really sure how those pins are in there. It VISUALLY looks like you can take a screwdriver to the connection end, pry it down and push the whole thing out. Also need to know what the pin style is called so i can go buy some new pins. Any knowledge from the old timers would be hot.
I plan to depin it but not really sure how those pins are in there. It VISUALLY looks like you can take a screwdriver to the connection end, pry it down and push the whole thing out. Also need to know what the pin style is called so i can go buy some new pins. Any knowledge from the old timers would be hot.
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GM used Packard connectors. Specifically, Packard Type 56. Google them and you can see how they lock into the plastic connector bodies. The male side unlocks with a small squeeze. The female side takes a pick.
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Thanks a bunch! Much appreciated. Now to order the terminals and get back on the road without worrying about working the wires around to get it working!
Melting Slicks
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The terminals and some of the connectors are easy to find. It's possible to crimp them reasonably with pliers but if you do so I suggest soldering as well. The heavy crimp tools that make factory-like crimps are expen$$$ive. Sargent makes hobbyist duty crimpers for far less $$--when using them you must start at the larger die sizes and work your way down to get secure crimps.
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The sealed beam male prongs are 5/16", and to do it correctly require both series 56 & 59 connector. These are actually two different connectors. The correct number for the single wire is Auveco #18651 and the double wire is #18690. These connectors are tin plated brass as the original connectors were just brass. And yes, the good crimpers are expensive.
http://www.auveco.com/OnlineCatalog/...html#?page=154
http://www.auveco.com/OnlineCatalog/...html#?page=154
