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**GregWeld** · #21 03-14-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I bought a weatherpack kit from Casper electronics. I'd recommend them on exterior connections like fans, fuel pump, igntion box, distributor, trinary switch. I'd also recommend using dielectric grease in all your standard connections and ground surfaces.

I got a big box of crayons there once....

WEDGED -- That site you posted has lots of "stuff" -- but I spent 3 minutes searching the site - and couldn't come up with a single WEATHERPACK item...

**GregWeld** · #22 03-14-2010, 03:47 PM

This is another super simple to use website for the Weatherpack and Metri-pack supplies....

I'm fond of EASY TO USE websites... simple sites for a simple man....

http://happyterminals.com/index.php

wedged · #23 03-14-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

WEDGED -- That site you posted has lots of "stuff" -- but I spent 3 minutes searching the site - and couldn't come up with a single WEATHERPACK item...

I forgot how difficult their website can be. I use the paper catalog which is slightly less difficult. It helps that they have pictures in it. I'll try to find the section on the website & then link it.

DRJDVM's '69 · #24 03-14-2010, 08:20 PM

Thats a great site Greg... I need some terminals but they only sell in groups of 100

**GregWeld** · #25 03-14-2010, 10:08 PM

Summit sells packs of terminals - 10 of each - male / female / seals for like $7.95 if people just need a few of them. They carry all 3 major size ranges...

If you've got more than one hot rod... then 10 just doesn't get 'er done... and in my shed -- I end up being the neighborhood/club supplier... on EVERYTHING... so I tend to buy larger quantities...

Casper Electronics has packs of these as well...

CreepinDeth · #26 03-18-2010, 05:04 AM

Guys for $129 ......I think it's a rip!!!!
You can get a Weatherpack crimper ($30), full set of weather pack connectors ($73)
AND a heat shrink tubing kit ($8) for the price of that one tool.

I bought this tool last summer to do my Metripack and Weatherpack connections and it's been awesome. $29 from Amazon.
I just put an American Autowire harness in my car using Weatherpack and Metripack connectors, and this thing is a Godsend.

If you can't crimp a connector WITHOUT a ratcheting tool, you should hit the gym....lol

**GregWeld** · #27 03-18-2010, 08:15 AM

You would think that -- unless you'd used it... then you'd say WOW -- That Weld Dude knows his stuff and buys really quality tools...

I've used better tools than this in prison.

SLO_Z28 · #28 03-24-2010, 01:10 PM

The ratchet makes it easier to use in tight places, but its certainly not needed. I prefer the Kent-Moore "J tools" GM version, I got mine for $75 though, $125 seems a bit much.

JRouche · #29 03-24-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CreepinDeth

Guys for $129 ......I think it's a rip!!!!
I bought this tool last summer to do my Metripack and Weatherpack connections and it's been awesome. $29 from Amazon.
I just put an American Autowire harness in my car using Weatherpack and Metripack connectors, and this thing is a Godsend.

If you can't crimp a connector WITHOUT a ratcheting tool, you should hit the gym....lol

I have to agree. No need to spend tons on a terminal crimper. I have some expensive ratcheting crimpers with replaceable dies. But for small weatherpak terminals there isnt much to crimp. But you dont use the ratchet type crimpers because they apply more force. I like them for a few reasons. And hate them for others.

I like them because the dies included are usually better. Yup, they have a better seat for the terminal that you are crimping. One size, or more importantly one shape doesnt fit all. I dont like the stamped steel jaws of the inexpensive crimpers. I like the dies on the expensive crimpers.

What I dont like, and its prolly only on mine. Is that once the ratchet is engaged I cant release it without a full pull. Its supposed to be able to disengage the ratchet with a flip of a lever. But the lever gets loaded if there is any pressure on the jaws and makes it very difficult to disengage the ratchet. So if Im crimping a terminal and I get it a lil too far in or not set correctly in the die head I cant reposition it unless I can release the ratchet. And I usually cant so I have to do a full pull to release the ratchet.

But the ratchet does help sometimes. I can set a terminal in the die head and ratchet it down slightly to hold the terminal. And it stays put while I set the wire then do a pull to crimp. Acts like a vice for the terminal. Like a third hand for me.

Anyway, I like the tool. But the most important part are the dies supplied. Use proper dies and not all purposes dies (like on the inexpensive tools) and you will get a solid connection. JR

**GregWeld** · #30 03-25-2010, 07:53 AM

JR -- Agree withyou on the ratcheting part - I can release my ratcheting crimpers with the release trigger IF you put just the tinniest bit of pressure on the handles (squeeze) and THEN hit the release trigger...

OKAY -- For the CHEAPPIES out there.. the part you still don't get is what I like about the fancy dandy new versions I bought -- and that is the terminal holder that is attached to the crimper... and if you haven't experienced that part - then you don't know what you're missing. And that part up under a dash - is even handier! Because you can load the terminal and it stays put - so now all you have to do is load the wire and squeeze. Done. Perfect crimp on the wire and the seal.