Wires and such

[Johnny]

The AMP tool die set actually compresses the connector without flattening
it. For this to work the best, you need to use the connectors that go with
the die set you are using. IOW, Amp dies --> AMP connectors. If you use the
die set that punches the connector you need to use connectors made for
this. They have insulators that don't punch through. AMP, Belden,
WireWorks?, all make a good line of connectors and multiple die set
crimpers. Once you have the crimper tool itself, the extra die sets are
about 30 bucks a piece. I think there are about 30-40 different die sets
available for everything from standard butt connectors to BNC's to Moldex
terminals to Ignition cables. Any excuse to get another special tool.  ;-)

-j-

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> From: Frank Mallory <Frank_Mallory at srs.blkcat.com>
> To: diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu@blkcat.com
> Subject: Re: Wires and such
> Date: Saturday, October 19, 1996 6:17 AM
> 
> 
>  d>Okay, you said it, but did anyone get it?? If you're gonna crimp -- 
>  d>and
>  d>want it to be reliable -- hafta use the right tool!!  Trust me, it's
>  d>not the Champ or Klein you gots in your tool box.  A good tool that
>  d>works on most crimp-ons costs between $35 and $50.  Snap-ON sells one
>  d>(Forget who really makes it).
> 
> Which type is preferred, the type that stabs the connector, or the type
that
> merely compresses it?