Old wiring and connections

danf_fl · Mar 31, 2019

That is what got me yesterday.

I tried to start my '68 Charger.
It spun over once, so I turned off the key and tried it again.

Nothing, even though I could see the voltage draw on the gauge.

Checked wires to battery - tight.
Checked wires to starter relay - tight where they bolted on.
Checked that slide on connectors were tight (they seem to be).
Tried to start again, and still nothing.
Reseated the slide connectors and tried again. It worked.

Demonic · Mar 31, 2019

Yes, not unusual for 51 yr old wiring. The design shortcomings are well documented. I bought a good pair of commercial crimpers and replaced the female side (dash) connectors at cavity "P" and "J". I also found the release tool for the female side - tired of using the eyeglass screwdriver. The female connectors lose their tension over the years.

vintage chromoly · Mar 31, 2019

I bought new blocks and packard 56 terminals and re-terminated all my bulkhead connections.

There were several that were in very poor condition.

I bought the correct crimp tool and crimped and soldered all the terms. (You can’t tell I soldered them as I have experience soldering extremely small terms from studying electronics)

The peace of mind that comes with knowing my bulkhead is in good shape was worth the time and effort.

Don Frelier · Mar 31, 2019

You can just remove them clean and give the female ends a little squeeze. Sometimes the plastic housing gets melted and deformed

bearman · Mar 31, 2019

vintage chromoly said:
I bought new blocks and packard 56 terminals and re-terminated all my bulkhead connections.

There were several that were in very poor condition.

I bought the correct crimp tool and crimped and soldered all the terms. (You can’t tell I soldered them as I have experience soldering extremely small terms from studying electronics)

The peace of mind that comes with knowing my bulkhead is in good shape was worth the time and effort.

couldyou share where to get the tools to do that job please. thank you

vintage chromoly · Mar 31, 2019

This is the crimp tool:

gkent · Mar 31, 2019

Yes, its made in China BUT it has the correct head to fit Chrysler connectors and the ratchet effect makes crimping a breeze.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PARON-Wire...342960?hash=item2153e38ef0:g:-VgAAOSwaCVccKFX

dadsbee · Mar 31, 2019

Thanks Stan, just what I needed another tool! LOL .. $14 US and FREE shipping is a no brainer!

gkent · Mar 31, 2019

dadsbee said:
Thanks Stan, just what I needed another tool! LOL .. $14 US and FREE shipping is a no brainer!

Shipping is slow. I also ordered extra of the crimping dies - they're "cast" so will be the weak point if there is one. They're dirt cheap so what the hell ...

dadsbee · Apr 9, 2019

Well the Ebag pictures made it look like you get multiple heads, but you don't! At least it came with the correct head the -08! $14.. FREE shipping.. received in 9 days!! Twice as fast as I get stuff from most States! Just wished I'd had them when I was doing the firewall bulkhead "add lib" with regular crimpers and needle nose..

gkent · Apr 9, 2019

Did you order extra dies? They appear to be die cast metal and I snapped one crimping one of the brass male bulkhead terminals. I bought a bunch of spares but had to wait on those again. I was givin' the thing hell when it broke so partly my own fault. Also, I thought the ad was pretty clear about only getting one set of dies.

dadsbee · Apr 9, 2019

Just their giant leading picture showing 4 sets of dies! No I didn't buy any extras...

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