Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999 #1 Posted June 13 What are these types of connectors are these called and what tools do I need to make them/put them together? I'm making a whole new harness for my C-161 and I want to keep it pretty stock looking. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,639 #2 Posted June 13 28 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: What are these types of connectors The terminal inside of that connector is called a female Packard terminal. https://www.amazon.com/Packard-Female-16-14-Terminals-2965867/dp/B00A8X35QU/ref=asc_df_B00A8X35QU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693270340479&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1222551592029563128&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-570008885201&psc=1&mcid=fb90625094823ba7824c421179235c30&gad_source=1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #4 Posted June 13 I don't have the crimper for those so I just fold the tabs over on the wire and solder it. Once it's clipped in no one is the wiser. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999 #5 Posted June 13 Thanks guys! That'll make searching much easier! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #6 Posted June 13 Dell City has about anything you could want for this type connector. https://www.delcity.net/store/Packard-56-Series-Electrical-Connectors/p_9108?mkwid=&crid=&mp_kw=&mp_mt=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqndMi2gRp_GOniA2Rz-6Htb5WXo9hM9a7YN08KHBe0rjamXJjT1uCfMaAucZEALw_wcB 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,103 #7 Posted June 14 23 hours ago, WHX?? said: I don't have the crimper for those so I just fold the tabs over on the wire and solder it. Once it's clipped in no one is the wiser. Vice grips. I fold the tabs and then just squeeze it down with vice grips. Works on just about everything from 16 ga up to 2 ga with enough wrist strength and finesse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #8 Posted June 14 On 6/12/2024 at 9:24 PM, WHX?? said: I don't have the crimper for those so I just fold the tabs over on the wire and solder it. Once it's clipped in no one is the wiser. I don't recommend soldering, for two reasons: 1) Solder is a poorer conductor than either the copper of the wire or the brass of the contact. A good tight crimp is a better connection. 2) Solder wicks up between the wire strands, creating a sudden transition between hard unyielding and flexible wire. In case of flex or vibration, it's more likely to break. If soldering was a good idea, they would have made the contacts with solder cups. Get a good crimper. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,653 #9 Posted June 14 @ MIKES HORSE BARN , been using bolt on electrical lugs , for years , like the 3/8 bolt hole base , for solid connection in any traveling wire set up. industrial aluminum , is bombproof , especially good in engine tin areas , also retract wiring set up , added hangers cable carriers . helps make a problem go away , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999 #10 Posted June 14 42 minutes ago, Rick3478 said: Get a good crimper. Any recommendation on a crimper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,653 #11 Posted June 14 @ MIKES HORSE BARN , https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-909-Crimping-Tool-Cutter/dp/B00004SBDI/ref=asc_df_B00004SBDI/?tag=hyprod-2 still have mine from work days , very solid , leverage advantage built , shop a price , that will easily crush an electrical grade wire connection , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,034 #12 Posted June 14 Packard connectors are available at your local NAPA store. Probably have to order them, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #13 Posted June 14 Packard connectors take a different crimper then those Channellocks. You need the little woobie doobie flutes in the die. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,320 #14 Posted June 14 1 hour ago, squonk said: Packard connectors take a different crimper then those Channellocks. You need the little woobie doobie flutes in the die. Here is a better photo of the woobie doobies that crimp connectors with wire and insulation barrels. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 924 #15 Posted June 15 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Here is a better photo of the woobie doobies that crimp connectors with wire and insulation barrels. I have one very much like that. I will check it for name and post it Marv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,281 #16 Posted June 15 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Here is a better photo of the woobie doobies that crimp connectors with wire and insulation barrels. It's amazing to me the seemingly simple cleverness that that crimper uses to arch over and embed the two sides of the connector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #17 Posted June 15 12 hours ago, Rick3478 said: Get a good crimper. I've got a nice Ideal just need to find & get the dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999 #18 Posted June 15 I have a wirefy crimper, I'll have to check and see if they have the right dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 924 #19 Posted June 18 A little late with the picture. Was having Email problems. This was recommended by Save Old Iron. Miss him. Marv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
