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Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:18:29 -0400
"Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> writes: > and you have the tool for those crimp type clamps ? I do, but i've > never liked...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:16:49 EST
...I would not use the type of crimper that makes a flat crimp. Instead I use the crimper that leaves the crimp shaped like...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:43:07 -0700
I always figured those crimp clamps were used because they were quick & cheap from the manufacturing process. Rob becida@comcast.net At 7/24...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:32:33 -0700
and you have the tool for those crimp type clamps ? I do, but i've never liked the one time nature of those clamps...
fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Mark
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:49:56 -0400
anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see...
Crimp connectors and the real world
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:26:06 -0600
I would not suggest using any kind of crimp connectors on a headlamp connection. Been replacing them on the hoods of Mack Trucks for...
FYI Posi-tite weathertite replacement for the universal o2 crimp
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:03:06 -0700
This looks like a nice resusable connector fior use with the universal o2 connector that you have to cut / crimp when installing a new...
Re: Is there such a too?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:35:28 -0800
The much cheaper ratcheting crimper from Harbor Freight , in side by side comparison, is identical to the more expensive crimper from Snapon or others...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:49:04 -0500
...fuel hose crimping tool I do soemtimes worry (particularly on fuel clamps) about using my regular end cutting nippers.� On CV boot clamps (the...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:30:27 EST
David said: <<NEVER NEVER use crimps to fasten the wire as they will corrode. Always solder the connections, apply a small amount of lithium...
Re: oem style ground crimp on fitting
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:42:08 -0500
...You'll need an "Open Barrel" type crimper to use them but the results are exactly the same as OEM. http://www.vintageconnections.com...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:35:00 -0800
I am unaware of any weakness in standard crimp spade terminals, the ones with the insulation on them. Some even are waterproof ( like for...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:57:28 -0800
going to buy one of those crimpers that will do the insulation crimp and bare wire crimp in one go? alistair On 2013-02...
crimp or clamp
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:11:03 +0000
I just popped a leak on an injector hose and going to replace all the hoses. I am thinking clamps are better than crimping...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:38:58 -0800
...At 23:25 30/01/1999 -0800, Otmar Ebenhoech wrote: >>I do not agree with your logic, a crimp connection is far more likely...
Wire crimp tool, find
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:48:39 -0400
...So, my friend hands me a ratcheting crimper. It puts on just the right pressure then releases. No more over or under crimping. He...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:39:46 -0400
Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > it's either crimp style from the factory........or , they're usually > replaced with screw type hose...
Re: Wire crimp tool, find
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:47:47 -0700
...https://www.amazon.com/TICONN-Ratcheting-Wire-Terminal-Crimper/dp/B07S4HDGK9 I swear I've even seen those at Autozone. toodle pip, -- Dug Smith...
Re: Tiico Conversion
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 23:05:07 -0800
...They sell the connectors already crimped on either side of a (+/-) 12" wire. Then all you have to do is butt connect the wires...
Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:30:01 -0700
> Speaking of changing out crimp connectors... What do you do about > wires that are cracking near the plastic connectors? I noticed that > several of...
Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:40:09 -0400
...As a crimp alone I wouldn't trust it because the terminal is too big (so instead of squeezing the wire together it lets...
Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:57:24 -0400
At 06:37 PM 3/15/2013, neil n wrote: >Based upon just this one image, I'd say my crimp is a fail...
Was Tools, now Harbor Freight
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:59:39 -0600
...The metal on the crimped section is so weak that instead of crimping the connector is smashed onto the wire. Then the wire splays...
Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:18:13 -0500
...Fortunately, like most fancy connectors, creative use of needle-nose pliers and a regular crimp tool (for the red/blue/yellow crimp terminals) can...
Re: OEM rubber covered waterproof crimpon connectors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 May 2015 23:08:27 -0400
...Most of the parts store crimp stuff is garbage. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - where to find ratcheting tool?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:15:08 -0700
...tool here in Grand Rapids for the occasional user? George - > Electrical crimp connectors seem to > Here's a good video regarding the same - > <http...
Re: solderless connectors
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:55:31 -0400
At 02:02 AM 6/14/2011, Troy wrote: >Hi folks: > >I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping >pliers...
Re: Fuse Box 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:36:14 -0400
...I had a $50 ratcheting crimper long ago, it was even better. The $30 ratchet crimpers from the FLAPS are complete junk. b) Get...
Re: gas lines and fires
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 22:31:46 EDT
...Slit the section of hose down to the crimp then extend the slit as far as you can under the crimp with the sharp...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 03:49:31 -0500
...Mine lasted for several thousand crimps before it failed. http://www.amazon.com/Crimper-Ratcheted-non-insulated-barrel-terminals/dp/B002PIA85M/ref=sr_1...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:20:21 -0500
>1) Based on actual test results, crimping is better than soldering. Read something interesting about all this a few months ago. It turned out...
Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:42:41 -0700
...I didn't realize the question was originally about the crimp on HOSE CLAMPS. Like Craig sez, the best way to get those off...
Re: How do I remove these clamps???
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 21:30:51 -0400
...insert in the crimped loop and move it from side to side on each side to undo the crimp. hold the body of the...
FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:12:14 -0400
...Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps I have never used the clamps on the rear CV joint boots. Once when a friend did...
FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:50:35 -0400
...FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps We have received the best results by using only the large clamp. The key is to grease...
Crimp On Terminals
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:37:20 -0700
Does anyone know where to get the crimp on terminals that click into the back of the relay plates, headlight connectors etc.. I need...
How to make an OEM Spark PLug Wire set
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:21 -0400
...distrubtore connetor, boot, wire crimp, wire, then at the other end, wire crimp, boot, spark plug connector. DISASSEBBLY Just hold the wire and twist...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:49:13 -0500
...I always use the stick-through and tug metod, but nice to know a generic tool and generic crimps will work. Be safe. Michael...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:45:08 -0500
...fuel hose crimping tool anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:17 -0500
...fuel hose crimping tool anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost...
oem open barrel style connectors
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:01:00 +0000
...These are the non insulated double crimp style that take a special crimper and were used on our vanagons as original equipment? I have...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:21:34 -0400
Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> writes: > I always figured those crimp clamps were used because they were > quick & cheap from the manufacturing process. May be...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:43:52 -0800
Bill said: >So where do you get copper crimp on connectors? I think the only ones I've >ever seen for sale are aluminum...
Re-stubbing fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 11:46:03 EDT
...At first glance the feasibility seemed questionable due to the crimped manner of attachment. It turned out to be quite easy and the results...
Re: Wire crimp tool, find
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:24 -0500
...Whatever you want to crimp, there is a jaw made for it. There wasn’t even an Amazon when I bought mine but even...
Re: Check your grounds
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:59:38 EDT
In a message dated 8/1/98 12:44:57 PM, buspilot@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes: >A _proper_ crimp will have > >mechanical strength, will...
Re: Headlight improvements ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 11:59:46 -0500
...Second >a *good* crimp is generally stronger than a solder joint. Note that these Haven't seen any mention yet of one of the...
Re: fuel manifold problems
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:59:32 -0400
...The metal crimp holds on a plug-type cap which seals with an O-ring -- the crimp has no sealing function except to keep...
2.1L Wiring Harness
Historical mailing list - Joe
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:44:52 -0500
Hello All, I'm looking for the AMP part number for the crimp on contact pins that are inside of the connectors for the...
crimping tool, wasRe: Aux. air reg. update
Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
Wed, 6 May 1998 20:38:03 -0700
>For anyone interestsed in the crimping tool, The part number on the tool is >4742736. It is made in the States. Tom bought it...
Re: Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 14:17:32 EST
...ONLY way to terminate wires for aircarft use...SAYING that..I crimp AND solder....<grin> steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:01:55 -0400
...I did once have a decent ratchet crimper that I bought for $50 in a marine hardware store in Kittery Maine. It was stolen...
Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:38:10 -0500
Dang! Those little connectors are expensive! How neccessary is that special too to take out the metal crimps? Does it make it a lot...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:16:09 -0400
At 08:49 AM 9/15/2009, Mark wrote... >anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel >hoses? I...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:58:38 -0800
So where do you get copper crimp on connectors? I think the only ones I've ever seen for sale are aluminum (?). And many...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:43:01 EST
...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: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:03:32 -0700
...net> wrote: > Mike Collum wrote: > >> I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps. >> > > > Oops! ... Those are indeed Oetiker style clamps. > > Mike...
Re: Oetiker clamps
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 22:28:44 -0400
...Oetiker clamps Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would...
Crimp vs splice
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:55:14 -0700
...In any case, I told him that I cut apart my wiring harness and he crimped the connections. I told him that I would...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 14:15:38 EST
...But they don't seem to corrode. > Bill > 90 Westy Syncro Many of the crimps that look like aluminum are actually tin plated copper...