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• source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 May 2012 17:29:36 -0400
  Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't trust the crimp connection. this is...
• Re: Wiring warning: corrosion on AC main feed wire
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 09:26:57 -0700
  ...I replaced it with a > stainless steel high-temp ring crimp connector. I tinned the wire > prior to crimping, and heated the wire until...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 23:06:28 -0500
  ...there is a tool to crimp them tight, but no way to > remove them shOrt of cutting/grinding them off. And on fuel lines...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:07:22 -0400
  ...fuel hose crimping tool > > On Sep 15, 2009, at 5:49 AM, Mark wrote: > > > anyone know of a good source for a tool to...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 10:09:13 -0400
  ...I took mine out and crimped the gear in question, replaced all the light bulbs and re-installed. No way you could do that...
• Re: oxygen sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:58:25 -0500
  At 01:48 PM 11/15/2001, s w wrote: >this, can i just cut the old wire, and crimp it into >the new...
• Re: Headlight grounds
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:08:20 -0700
  ...What I ought to do is remove and replace all the connectors, crimp them then solder the crimp, tin the star terminals and then...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 01:39:09 -0400
  ...Well all I can say > is he must be crimping small and lightly loaded stuff. if you have access > to real crimper/swager, use...
• amp fuel injection pins
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:59:05 -0400
  okay i found out what the crimp side of the bosch fuel injection pins are called. most places are simply referring to them as...
• oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:48:43 -0500
  anyone know where to get the original style ring terminals that are on the engine grounds <brown wires> mike
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:55:02 -0700
  a pair of heavy wire cutters (aka dikes) cut the long ways across the crimp and then a slight twist will do it. Matthew...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:40:45 -0500
  ...http://www.wurthusa.com buy the way the kind of crimp terminal that your after is generally referred to as a open barrel type...
• Re: Crimp On Terminals
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:54:45 -0600
  Mike, you will find them right after you buy a new set and open the package. NEVER FAILS! John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:17:52 -0500
  It is extremely important for these terminals to be matched to the wire size and that the correct crimping tool is used. Particularly on...
• Re: FOD & crimp fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:29:35 -1000
  ...Been in there all this time, > but apparently not > obstructing flow. > > I found a way to remove the small crimped on hose clamps, that...
• that old O2 sensor ground
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:19:14 -0700
  ...The wire itself was slightly corroded so I cut back a ways to find shiny metal and crimped on a ring terminal that had...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:43:03 -0500
  ...there is a tool to crimp them tight, but no way to remove them shOrt of cutting/grinding them off. And on fuel lines...
• Re: oem open barrel style connectors
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:51:48 -0700
  ...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: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:05:00 -0400
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? When I'm feeling like soldering on something like a ring terminal, I take regular crimp on terminals...
• firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:26:48 -0700
  ...My fix, for now, was to cut off the old crimped fitting. I didn't have a Swedish SS, rolled edge clamp of the...
• Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
  ...that then crimps to 5mm rubber hose at the y plastic t-connector That seems like a shit load of crimps waiting for trouble...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:53:43 -0600
  If the Nipple that the hose is connected has sufficient strength, the Pinched/Crimped part of the clamp can be grabbed with pliers & twisted...
• Re: My Van has been found!!!
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:05:38 -0700
  ...took me to solder eyelets on 2 gage wire, crimping with an industrial crimp should be much less youd think ...wrong any guess as...
• Re: Access to rearlid/washer fluid pump 85 'gonGL
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:01:48 EST
  I pried those fasteners up a little with a screw driver just enough to get some wire end crimp pliers in under the top...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 09:23:01 -0400
  ...Instead of soldering, the tanks are crimped on and a rubber gasket is used in between. Some rad shops won't deal with them...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 6 May 2012 19:43:14 -0400
  ...While I am not a fan of wire taps, these are 3M brand that crimp over the wire and leaves you with a insulated...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 May 2012 19:10:22 -0400
  ...I slide a piece of > heat shrink over the wire then crimp on the connector as I would. Now > solder the connector in place...
• Gas Tank Removal & clamps
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:44:45 -0700
  ...The >>best technique for me was to grip the clamp by the seam (opposite from the >>crimp) and twist it, breaking the clamp at...
• Report on brake work
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 05:16:55 -0500
  ...The original brush leads were crimped-in at the end opposite the brush... so I had to cut off the crimp collar. Had the...
• Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:23:10 -0400
  ...Anyone have a good (easy) way of removing the original steel crimp clamps? BobC
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:25:42 -0800
  ...but we are talking about these metal pieces with plastic for insulation, you slip a wire in and crimp it. Can HF connectors be...
• Re: [Syncro] 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:35:22 -0500
  It is not a crimp connector, but a large friction-barb. Using a sharp, pointed razor knife, carefully slice the hose down into the...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:36:03 -0700
  ...Fortunately, like most fancy connectors, creative use of needle-nose pliers and a regular crimp tool (for the red/blue/yellow crimp terminals) can...
• Syncro Inner CV Joint Boots
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 19:03:51 -0400
  ...Looks like I would need to cut the old boot off the old flange, spread open the old crimp and crimp the new boot...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:31 -0700
  I call those a 'crimp style' hose clamps. I would not be using them on fuel lines for sure. ( a very good application for...
• Re: CV Boots spun off again ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:30:01 -0700
  ...came with these crimp clips to hold the > small end of the boot > in place on the axle, I crimped the outer boot in...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:45:46 -0400
  ...one that grabs onto the wire > itself and then a 2nd wire band that crimps onto the insulator. I find it > far superior to...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:10:50 PST
  Luke, My crimping tool is German made, but the brand name is worn off of the handle. Search out specialty tool suppliers. Walt Spak...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 13:42:16 -0400
  ...The wire was crimp spliced with a bare crimp. Soldered the connection. Brushed with "Scotch-Kote" (the official liquid tape). Covered with heatshrink, and...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:14:41 -0500
  ...but we are talking about these metal pieces with >plastic for insulation, you slip a wire in and crimp it. Can HF >connectors be...
• Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:35:15 -0700
  ...Apart from the build issues (which i care less about) Is this REALY the only technical reason why there are so many crimps from...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:19:23 EDT
  Chris - If the hole is right next to the metal crimp fitting, you have an easy fix. Cut the hose at the hole. Remove...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup and solder versus crimping
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:49:09 -0800
  ...William Polowniak > Better to Solder! Crimping on butt connectors is faster but creates a > resistance point which can change the value of the signal...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:39:20 -0500
  ...These could be left as crimped or soldered easily. Covering with heat shrink tubing completes the connection. Ed
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:37:10 -0400
  That hard plastic line and crimp type clamps is a common design on many cars. It works. The crimp clamps are a compensating (within...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  ...One is crimped on the wires and the other on the insulation for strain relief. Here's the proper crimp tool: http://www.bandc...
• Re: Crimp vs splice
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 10:16:39 EST
  In a message dated 12/10/01 4:21:23 PM, kitzmann@EXIS.NET writes: << . . . wire rap . . . But how would you apply this to...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:51:34 -0500
  ...I believe the crimps would have held without it. As far as repairing one again, I doubt I will... either. I appreciate your help...
• Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:38:11 -0500
  ...The crimp on the alternator wire does indeed look worn, but not at all loose. There are two wires going into the crimp. What...
• Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:02:34 -0500
  ...it would be reasonable to check for a voltage drop across the crimp on the connector at the alternator output, and also between the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:05:29 -0500
  ...http://yachtpals.com/marine-electrical-9162 It must be stressed of course that a cheap crimp connector is useless, and insufficient crimping force likewise...
• Re: odometer repair- migating shaft
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:04:21 -0600
  ...I tried crimping the shaft where it exits the right side. On mine the odometer then worked for a while then quit again. The...
• Re: Hypothetical wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:57:46 -0800
  ...As a matter of fact, I always use vaseline when putting a #10 wire into a #16 crimp connection. *G* As long as you...
• Re: Relays
  Historical mailing list - Jim Crowther
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 12:48:48 -0700
  ...d be really curious why the relay, or wire to it, "took the hit" Duff crimp - often happens in higher current circuits. -- Jim Crowther
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:36:13 -0600
  I do not agree with your logic, a crimp connection is far more likely to vibrate apart than a properly soldered connection. As for...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:02:34 -0400
  At 12:54 AM 8/4/2010 Wednesday, Alistair Bell wrote: >say is he must be crimping small and lightly loaded stuff. if you...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 22:13:35 -0700
  ...The wire was crimp spliced with a bare crimp. Soldered the >connection. Brushed with "Scotch-Kote" (the official liquid tape). Covered with >heatshrink, and...
• Re: o2 sensor wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:44:38 +0100
  >Can I solder O2 sensor lead wires? Or should I use solderless crimp >connectors? >I know my pyrometer wire needs to be joined mechanically...
• Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 5 May 2012 13:15:15 -0600
  ...The leak is on rad side of the crimp -- to the right of the crimp as > you face the rad. It looks like yellow...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:38:13 -0400
  ...I > used the 75 amp variety, and crimped mine (I have a crimper of just the > proper size.) Designed for high current, high quality...