grinchsr 642 #1 Posted October 19, 2022 Which tool do I need to buy to release these contacts so I can clean them up and replace the holder. See pics 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 334 #2 Posted October 19, 2022 Usually a small blade screwdriver will release the spring clip on the connector. Slide it between the plastic holder and connector by the little slot that kinda looks like the short "T" base. I would get new connectors as well, though. It looks like it got really hot and cooked the connectors. They should be available wherever you got the holder. Then just cut it loose leaving enough wire color as a guide. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,243 #3 Posted October 19, 2022 A 3/32" cotter pin opened up works well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,340 #4 Posted October 19, 2022 If the housing is shot anyway, I use a Dremel plastic cutting wheel to disassemble it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,751 #5 Posted October 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, Red-Bovine said: I would get new connectors as well, though. It looks like it got really hot and cooked the connectors I'll second that. Also figure out WHY that happened. ... And fix that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,175 #6 Posted October 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: WHY that happened. ... And fix that. Very likely that dang Ammeter set up contributed to it. Yeah, on the removing --- a common small flat blade screw driver, like you would carry in your shirt pocket. Slip it in the end where the wires go in and where the small 'notch' is - press firmly to depress the 'tab' that holds the wire in place. You can get that housing ..... some place, I bought 10 of them several yrs ago (was going thru them like crazy til I started getting rid of the ammeter) and still have several, but, I cant recall where I got em!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #7 Posted October 19, 2022 This connector is on a 416H. It holds the start relay and it was still working which is surprising 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,566 #8 Posted October 20, 2022 Google weatherproof relay and you will find numerous kits available that will keep the connections clean and dry. Some have pigtails while others have individual contacts to be crimped on your wires. The factory relays are just too vulnerable to all kinds of damage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #9 Posted October 20, 2022 Thanks for all the great replies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,932 #10 Posted October 21, 2022 Any good auto parts store will have the Packard 56 terminal blocks in stock. You may want to replace both halves. Probably a buck or two each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,554 #11 Posted October 21, 2022 That was caused by dirt and poor connection creating heat. Not an ammeter somewhere else on the tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #12 Posted October 21, 2022 I.agree just ordered a socket repair kit from A Z. I will be cleaning every connection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayzauto 89 #13 Posted October 22, 2022 There are terminal removal tools available at the online sales houses... nice sets with screwdriver handles, priced accordingly to the style and amount of tools. But for the average one time use, you can use an old windshield wiper blade.....remember wipers that you could remove the wiper blades from the wiper frame? Such as early 80's GM products? Remove the wiper blade and slide out the 2 long stiffeners along the sides of the blades.... Those are the perfect size to remove those terminals... I know, how many have you thrown away over the years? Even a new one is only a few bux. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144530067470?hash=item21a6a9d00e:g:bgEAAOSw77libCdq&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8O9jf6r4NbYHvh075m%2BBMzjvNQm6Sb36bhCDTimN1i1Rxl9k9b8nu6IER6qqp7nj98%2BEUBadQ0y%2FbR6qY2FWbc7raOLDzJ%2BkloR4obcfH7jEqGUVh3V2W57%2Fbj7MUx4UPguElBR5pJ7UJjhkrFpiQBP7ueax%2F1TV25sUYOfUaQ1wRkbANILvdqoW3TxtOYMdNoFUjRspgk0cGegTc7YIZ8HKKNsLkh0O6MX3nWDYd8yPNBSpxsB9moPfX9CWpC%2FJQ6N%2BD2GqXVsmXdPSmlt7%2B%2BtAZJ6E4akURyQ7guDqt1AV4Ue%2BWYmVECrilEXC3HREUA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMtMvo_f9g https://www.ebay.com/itm/402466408578?hash=item5db4de0882:g:TPwAAOSw171fdFFJ&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA0CcYcJCClIx%2Fgu87PQ%2FCe9jXs%2BsISnmbCBHv6OA0wAXAtjfQtjUm1m4fzhAQEMbud1d6xZq%2BvnNDD7jqGwzOh4OQOYN3NHWAbKTqFFvWB7EW4aKJX3vWhZaSdfGfPWx5%2Fcmk0GX4wb4cNMvIGj7iyTQCl%2FRzr7%2FRabQkh8LdyivViwm5Ep9PKCRUQ0jHk3LK2fmUbs%2FJ0pRyC%2ByXAmqL%2FjGJoNVlMuONmjtHeTVaSwe4zXSOrf%2BM9bwRJsAmsSiMNCcEI5V%2FdGWhecA154QILOA%3D|tkp%3ABlBMULTL6P3_YA GLuck, Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
