Burnt Electrical Wires

[mike_of_bbg]

OldVet66,

Are these the types of crimpers you're talking about?

http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Industrial-PIC0380T-Ratchet-Crimping/dp/B002YKRN36

I'd really like to try the GM Weatherpak connectors/crimpers at some point. The economy crimpers + a starter kit is about $80 so that's a luxury which will have to wait for another time.

CowboyUp3371,

In any case, I'd highly recommend using the dielectric grease/gel/silicone compound. It's about $3/tube which will last for a long time. Apply generously and protect your connections from corrosion. It also helps in disassembly, as I've noticed those connectors can be a struggle to pull apart as well.

[OldVet66]

Exactly. If you search further into ToolTopia you will find the tool with the changeable dies. You can get the WeatherPack crimping tool here: http://performanceplusconnection.us/...-Equipment.htm and it does this type of crimp: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

[Matchless]

The secret is that when you crimp the stripped wire it should be shining new copper! Obviously as per the discussion earlier the correct crimping tool and matching terminals must be used. Using spade terminals that use the same crimping method as the original bullet connectors makes for a proper crimp. These are readily available just about anywhere.

Over engineering the connection with the latest 1000 year half life space shuttle approved terminal is just a waste of time and money. The original bullet connector or a similar spade connector will do the job just as well and probably last another 30 years! Just terminate it properly, make sure it pushes in properly, cover with dielectric grease if you are paranoid and hang it so that the water covers face opening down and you are set!

[Nessism]

Vintage Connections sells some nice crimping pliers with replaceable dies so you can select the type of crimp you want. These guys also sell all kinds of OE type connectors and terminals. Good stuff. http://www.vintageconnections.com/

[tom203]

Over engineering the connection with the latest 1000 year half life space shuttle approved terminal is just a waste of time and money.

Wow! I'm with you

[OldVet66]

Nice find on the link to Vintage Connections Nessism.

[cowboyup3371]

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of the advice. I'll see what I can do from here.