GM Weatherpack crimper - Lateral-g Forums

**WSSix** · #1 03-11-2010, 04:33 PM

change your camera settings to macro next time and the pictures should come out nice.

Glad you like the crimpers. The cost is kind of steep but when you use it a lot, you realize it is totally worth it, lol.

**DOOM** · #2 03-11-2010, 04:59 PM

$70.00 Mara Industrial supply part#12014254 Just bought one Thanx Greg!!!

**GregWeld** · #3 03-11-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix

change your camera settings to macro next time and the pictures should come out nice.

Glad you like the crimpers. The cost is kind of steep but when you use it a lot, you realize it is totally worth it, lol.

Since I was in the "shed" I was just taking the pic with my iPhone.... and there is no macro settings on it... I wasn't going to take the time to come to the house and grab the Nikon just for this... but the pics do SUCK!

MARIO --- WELCOME buddy!

**GregWeld** · #4 03-11-2010, 10:37 PM

Okay == I'm not explaining why I think this tool is so far superior.... I have many crimpers... but this one is DIFFERENT.

Here's better pics of the tool -- the main difference between this one and the other one I have is that this new tool has a "HOLDER" for the terminal -- and you can stick the terminal in the holder and then insert the wire/boot without having to close the crimper etc... this way you can actually see what you're doing (since the jaws remain open and out of your way)...

My other crimper - has to clamp down on the terminal in order to hold it - doing this puts the jaws in your way so you can't see -- and if you close them too hard then it's hard to insert the boot - and if you don't clamp it hard enough to hold it - you end up pushing the terminal out the other side - and or ruining the crimp...

With terminal "loaded in" tool

Vegas69 · #5 03-12-2010, 12:10 AM

Ok, I haven't used that crimper. Cool deal. I really don't have a problem with the old school delphi but that requires my glasses and plenty of practice. The key to the old school is to put the terminal in the crimper to where it has slight tension, then insert the wire and crimp it. The seal only needs just enough to colapse the shroud. Beats the hell out of a solder in a tight spot. Cool tool you have there.

**130fe** · #6 03-12-2010, 06:58 AM

Looking online I found those style delphi crimpers with a "normal" (standard length?) handle and ones with a "longer handle". For those who have used these, is there any difference between the two when using them?

Vegas69 · #7 03-12-2010, 08:25 AM

I'd buy the shorter for that time when you need to crimp in a tight spot. If you need the long handle you better go enroll at your local health club.

BonzoHansen · #8 03-12-2010, 11:33 AM

Cool thread. I plan on repinning my own harness so I need a good set of crimpers. These do Metripack too? I have not had to mess with those yet but of course I will.

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Originally Posted by 130fe

Looking online I found those style delphi crimpers with a "normal" (standard length?) handle and ones with a "longer handle". For those who have used these, is there any difference between the two when using them?

Do the longer handled ones allow for larger ga wire?

**GregWeld** · #9 03-12-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Cool thread. I plan on repinning my own harness so I need a good set of crimpers. These do Metripack too? I have not had to mess with those yet but of course I will.

Do the longer handled ones allow for larger ga wire?

I have short handled crimpers and this new one is longer by a couple inches - they're both the same "effort".... I think the reason for the longer one is if you did this all day long - they'd be easier because of the leverage... but the EASIST PART is the "added" holder block on this pair - cause it really frees up your squeeze hand to just doing that job period -- and the "view" with the crimper opened up - to see the wire laid in properly etc is what I'm so happy with... vs my "normal" pair. If you can get the shorter handle with the holder part - I don't think long vs short is any issue... they ratchet... and like Todd said == if you can't crimp something then you'd better hit the gym! Or start on some carrot juice!

Todd has Kelli do all his heavy lifting....

**GregWeld** · #10 03-12-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Cool thread. I plan on repinning my own harness so I need a good set of crimpers. These do Metripack too? I have not had to mess with those yet but of course I will.

Do the longer handled ones allow for larger ga wire?

Here's the "description" of this particular model:

This is the Genuine Delphi Crimper, 12014254.

Compound leverage ratchet mechanism reduces operator fatigue, ensures crimp completion and provides exactly the same crimp time after time. Crimps Weather Pack terminal and seal in one cycle. Features two double cavities, an orientation block and a ratchet mechanism to ensure that each crimp cycle is completed. Factory calibrated to be used only with Weather Pack terminals and seals. Wire range 20-14.

It's the "ORIENTATION BLOCK" that is the big difference for me...