Date:         Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:06:48 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wiring Harness Plug Repair
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 6:48 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 09:14 PM 10/14/2009, neil n wrote:
>>
>> Yes the wings likely scraped the plug on the way out, (I had called in
>> advance to see if I could get a new plug) but even with this
>> butcher-like technique, I found that the new contacts "clicked" into
>> place and stayed put.
>
> Tends to wreck the terminal by folding the "ear(s)" back -- they break off
> when re-folded.  But not likely to hurt the plastic body so long as you
> don't drive the drift through the hole.


Good to know. I made sure to use a drift (my fancy nail) that was
smaller than the hole at business end of the plug.

If I ever tackle another engine swap using an older harness, I'll be
getting or making the right tool for removing the wires. i.e. on my
'93 harness, there were quite a few wires with cracked casings at the
plugs. (and elsewhere).

Neil.


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