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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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whelp, i've traced some electrical gremlins to a set of garbage 3 gang ato fuse blade bus terminals and wouldnt you know it every crimp tool i have is worthless for this since its got three terminals. Any suggestions on crimp tools for a job well done? Heres a pic of the kind of thing im working with.
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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You need one like a spark plug wire terminal tool. There are 2 crimps that need to be done.

Like this. only for smaller connectors.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tay-43390/overview/
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Electrical Wire and Cable Angled Crimpers by OTC
Number 5912
Capacity 22 to 10 AWG
Overall Length 9"
Dimensions: 13.2 x 2.9 x 2.2 Inches

If this is no good try crimping tool in your search engine and have a look.

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Or.... cut the bar between holes, crimp each wire, then bolt a bar over top of them all to provide path for current flow. Or resoldier the bar back together. No experience, just firing off ideas.
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Or.... cut the bar between holes, crimp each wire, then bolt a bar over top of them all to provide path for current flow. Or resoldier the bar back together. No experience, just firing off ideas.
<br /><br />I've been considering this too- think it'll be my last resort if I can't find a good tool. Thanks for the reply!
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
You need one like a spark plug wire terminal tool. There are 2 crimps that need to be done.

Like this. only for smaller connectors.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tay-43390/overview/
Somebody deserves a six pack. Thanks a ton.
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by djgrayxj
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Have a look at this model
Electrical Wire and Cable Angled Crimpers by OTC
Number 5912
Capacity 22 to 10 AWG
Overall Length 9"
Dimensions: 13.2 x 2.9 x 2.2 Inches

If this is no good try crimping tool in your search engine and have a look.

Thanks dj. I've been looking all over the Internet for hours but I've been getting sh#$ for results. Go figure.
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Was the problems caused by a manual transmission clutch cylinder leaking?
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By chance, could you let me know where you got those 3 gang ato fuse blade bus terminals from? Have been looking for some for forever
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Originally Posted by djgrayxj
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Was the problems caused by a manual transmission clutch cylinder leaking?
Been here fuse box gets disolved by fluid . Fixed mine by spliceing in new fuse box. Only way to fix it
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Originally Posted by Ad-HocXJ
By chance, could you let me know where you got those 3 gang ato fuse blade bus terminals from? Have been looking for some for forever
Totally. https://www.delcity.net/store/4!way-Fuse-Block-Terminal-Strip/p_11129.h_26968
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Was the problems caused by a manual transmission clutch cylinder leaking?
It doesn't appear to be related- The plastic block seems fine and with a good cleaning a lot of that filthy dilectric grease came out and she looks alright. My initial thought was that it has something to do with the atrocious radio install that the p/o clearly did while high on PCP.
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Been here fuse box gets disolved by fluid . Fixed mine by spliceing in new fuse box. Only way to fix it
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Needle nose plyers to bend the tabs over first
These to make a tight crimp
IRWIN VISE-GRIP
5CR Original Curved Jaw - Size 5" (125 mm) Jaw Capacity 1-1/8" (29 mm) P#4935579

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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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Another Idea to look at

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