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Old 02-20-2010, 06:00 PM
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Thank you for fixing my mistake! I wasn't even sure how the h*** to spell it.... LOL

I'm not sure if what I have are the WP or MP's --- but whatever they are - I sure prefer using them over the old stuff. I agree with you -- you get a huge assortment of gauge terminals and silicone boots etc - but they're worth it! The only problem I have is with my old eyes -- sometimes trying to see the wire actually go in the terminal can be a real pain! I've also -- FINALLY -- gotten used to (habit) of slipping the silicone on the wire BEFORE crimping.

Here's a question for you! I have been crimping the silicone "boot" on the wire... so that it's held on the wire via the crimp.... I saw this in a factory version I took apart - and copied it. Is that correct?

I also hold the terminal in the crimper -- and then load the wire into the terminal... otherwise they're just too small and my fingers suck!

Any hints or tricks you have up your sleeve and care to share??
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