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Re: bosch/amp crimp terminals
Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:49:24 -0700
...Speaking of crimping pliers, locating the non-insulated variety that will do the roll over crimps takes a bit of searching. If you are...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 6 May 2012 23:38:28 -0400
On 5/6/2012 5:29 PM, pickle vanagon wrote: > Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on > crimp-style quick disconnects...
Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 13 May 2005 10:34:23 -0700
I personally use a Klein Tools crimper/cutter like this : <http://www.tools-plus.com/kle1006.html>. It still has the same problem with...
Re: www.vintageconnections.com RACHET crimper/ was Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 28 May 2007 18:44:27 -0700
I bought a fancy crimper and assortment of connectors from Del at Vintageconnections (thanks to Mike Collum for pointing me to him). I'm...
bosch/amp crimp terminals
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:13:51 -0400
can some one remind me of the correct name for the style of crimp terminals that is used by bosch on the fuel injection...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:53:53 -0500
...It must be stressed of > course that a cheap crimp connector is useless, and insufficient > crimping force likewise. A good, gas-tight crimp has...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:09:21 -0600
...There are much stronger crimp type connectors available, somewhat similar to the OEM crimps on a VW. A crimped and soldered joint is superior...
Re: Is there such a too?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:07:19 -0500
The Harbor Freight crimper is not the double step crimper for use with open barrel terminals but rather is for insulated terminals such as...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:33:02 -0400
Mark wrote: > anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I use end cutting pliers to crimp the...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 11:16:23 -0700
...How can this be? If proper tools are used for both soldering and crimping, only low skill is required to create a good crimped...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Sun, 6 May 2012 19:51:36 -0700
Boaters have a similar perspective to the off-roaders-crimp only, heat shrink is worthwhile, no solder. And the quality crimper is very important...
www.vintageconnections.com RACHET crimper/ was Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 28 May 2007 17:40:02 -0700
> I found those OEM style crimp on female spade "Latching" connectors for > 12ga wires at http://www.vintageconnections.com/ . I bought 3 sizes ... > 18...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 6 May 2012 21:19:33 -0700
I was just crimping new ring terminals onto negative connections in WBX engine bay just tonight. Didn't know that these terminals could crimped...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:25:40 -0800
>I do not agree with your logic, a crimp connection is far more likely to >vibrate apart than a properly soldered connection. Put me...
FW: CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:32:32 -0400
...CV Boots and crimp clamps Hi- So I ordered and recieved a set of 4 CV Boot Kits to replace the boots on the...
Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 6 May 2012 18:58:41 -0700
...Crimp on terminals are just fine IF (<--- big if) you use quality terminals and a proper crimper. A proper crimper is not found at...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:09 -0800
I may be mistaken, But I thought I've seen a crimper that does the crimp on the tabs that go on the insulation...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 23:07:51 -0500
An example of a low cost crimper for those terminals. The real professional types have cam lock action to make sure the crimp is...
To crimp or not to crimp !
Historical mailing list - bob kelly
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:30:15 -0800
...A new type of connecter (not cheap) You crimp and then heat there is a spl. type of elect. soder in side and the...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:58:18 EST
...as I >>remember the down side of crimp only is that they can vibrate loose and >>corrosion can build up inside the crimp connector...
Re: Is there such a too?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:57:27 -0800
Perhaps this is a type of connector crimper that I don't know about. Any chance for a link to a Harbor F * S...
Fw: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:40:34 -0800
...as I > remember the down side of crimp only is that they can vibrate loose and > corrosion can build up inside the crimp connector...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:47:05 -0800
...It seems these terminals require a different crimper than I have. I did find that using the tool one way, then reversing it kind...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:11:58 -0800
I just tried this crimper: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zyZKAft7JCg/SpQxyVc5saI/AAAAAAAABJY/jntIVXPL-8M/s752/AuxBatteryWireCrimp.jpg but may be doing it wrong. It...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 02:11:57 -0700
What about Thomas & Betts Sta-kon crimpers? ERG-2002 for non insulated. ERG-2001 for insulated. http://www.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi...
Re: Is there such a too?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:25:40 -0500
Loren Busch wrote: > The much cheaper ratcheting crimper from Harbor Freight , in side by side > comparison, is identical to the more expensive crimper from...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 14:02:33 EST
...From millivolt signals to 500kV transmission lines the termination of choice is bolted or crimped. Of course, none of this is done in a...
Fuel Line Clamps
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:04:15 -0700
...Can the crimp clamps be used with the fuel line Ken sells? Where can i get the tool for the crimp clamps? Thanks steve
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:48:12 -0800
...And the spades with the double crimp- ie one crimp on the bare wire, the other on the insulation hold much better than the...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:46:58 -0400
Mike Collum wrote: > I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps. Oops! ... Those are indeed Oetiker style clamps. Mike
source for solder-on quick disconnects
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Sun, 6 May 2012 21:34:58 -0400
Take a good look at the original vw crimp on connectors they are different than the garbage they sell today. these are called "open...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:31:01 -0800
...Slip shrink wrap over the wire, crimp, solder, slip wrap over joint and shrink. -Dana- Blake Thornton wrote: > > So, I finally took my van...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 08:22:38 -0800
, when I redo the > wiring harness on my '61 I'll be using the improved type crimps and no > solder. what exactly are the...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:26:44 -0700
...I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps.� The same ones I sometimes use to cut them off.� If you pay...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:34:48 -0800
...Crimp vs splice > > Crimped connections are expedient. My two cents: Slip shrink wrap over the > wire, crimp, solder, slip wrap over joint and shrink...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:12:16 -0800
...It seems these terminals require a different crimper than I > have. I did find that using the tool one way, then reversing it kind...
Re: Sparkplug wire question
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 23:52:56 -0400
...the crimps i have seen are not good. usually the ones i have seen are over crimped or not crimped enough. i have seen...
Re: www.vintageconnections.com RACHET crimper/ was Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 28 May 2007 21:41:23 -0700
Paul > I bought a fancy crimper and assortment of connectors from Del at > Vintageconnections (thanks to Mike Collum for pointing me to him). what...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:20:01 EST
In a message dated 11/1/00 12:24:06 PM, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: << used crimp connector & soldered >> Bill, I can appreciate your...
Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:54:53 -0800
The crimper "tool" can be either end-cutters or side-cutters. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Vanagon DougF <vanagon@astound...
Oetiker clamps
Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 19:15:17 -0700
Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would prefer to...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 09:17:15 -0800
> Haven't seen any mention yet of one of the necessities of a good crimp > joint, which is a proper calibrated crimp tool that...
Re: running problems, 2.1
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:06:58 -0500
...then cut the crimp terminals off and crimp on some new open barrel terminals. the truth on these connectors in vanagons is that they...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:29:31 -0400
At 02:11 AM 9/3/2010 -0700, Todd.Last wrote: > What about Thomas & Betts Sta-kon crimpers? > >ERG-2002 for non insulated. >ERG...
Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:00:57 -0700
...FWIW, it seems the "tinned" type wire crimped much better. i.e. it "filled" the barrel of terminator after crimp done. This wire has...
Re: A question about grounds...
Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:26:41 EST
Why not use crimp joints, it is my understanding that solder can fail under automotive conditions. | am going to be doing some rewiring on...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:57:27 -0800
...First crimp, then shrink the tubing to protect from the elements. VW even offers the connectors already crimped on the wires too. Rennie VolksDragon...
Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:57:19 -0700
Electrical crimp connectors seem to be a common discussion topic. Here's a good video regarding the same - <http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx...
Re: Infared Thermometer/Radiator temps?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 15:14:58 EDT
...writes: << I do have some orage crusty stuff stating to show on the driver's side of the crimp >> What is the crimp? Rich
Check your grounds
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:41:00 -0700
...Much to my complete surprise, I found what appears to be a _factory_ bad crimp. The lug has two crimping areas - one to crimp...
Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 13 May 2005 13:01:03 -0400
You're using the wrong crimping tool. I can take a picture of the one I use, for those times when crimping is acceptable...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 23:12:12 -0800
...The crimp connectors, while seemingly tacky, have a place. The thing to do is fill them with some type of dielectric grease or such...
Re: solderless connectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:51 -0700
regarding crimp wire connectors .. in the marine world, you can get them with shrinkable tubing built right onto them. in other words, 'waterproof crimp...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:17:29 -0500
...alluded to) is done with proper solderless crimp connections. > >A proper solderless crimp connection fits a proper size crimp fitting to the >gage wire...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:37:14 EST
...When I dealt with such things, mechanical crimping tools which failed their calibration were disgarded. Since these were of the highest quality, they were...
Aux. air reg. update
Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
Sun, 3 May 1998 20:37:08 -0700
...You have to crimp the clamps that are there." OK, I have that kind of crimping tool that I bought for crimping hose clamps...
Re: Engine Compartment Fires but Erovan This Time
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:09:35 -0600
This may be good advise for a Bus or Vanagon, but the EuroVan uses a plastic fuel line with a short crimped on rubber...
Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:24:35 -0700
...The kits I recieved were Meistersatz kits > and they appear to ship without crimp clamps to secure the rubber end > on the axle. The...
Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:53:46 -0500
At 03:35 AM 1/4/2011, Tom Hargrave wrote: >It's a Oetiker crimp tool. A medium size set of wire cutters works...
Re: Check your grounds
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:04:23 -0700
Kim Brennan wrote: > I've never liked crimps alone in electrical (or especially electronic) > connections. I prefer a good solder connection. Although, I also...