Date:         Sun, 6 May 2012 21:19:33 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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I was just crimping new ring terminals onto negative connections in
WBX engine bay just tonight.  Didn't know that these terminals could
crimped closer to the wire casing. (as you suggest, assuming one gets
the type that can be crimped this way). That totally makes sense now
that I think about it.

Thanks for that.


On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:


> A proper crimper is not found at your friendly local auto parts store.
> A proper crimper typically will be found to have Greenlee, Klein or
> Ideal on the tool though there are foreign manufactured knock-offs
> that will probably work fine. Note that the correct tool crimps in two
> locations. On the barrel with the metal to metal contact and a bit
> further up where it crimps the insulation for strain relief. They can
> be found at online for $20-$100.
>
> Typical:
> http://www.drillspot.com/products/75912/Greenlee_45500_Ratchet_Crimper
>
> Jim



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