The steps on replacing the wiring harness on a 107.

[mgwin]

Not dentist appointments!
Had two crowns and a root canal a couple weeks ago. Had to go back, it was hurting so bad. First crown wasn't done right, so another person did the second one with no numbing. That hurt! Now I am on antibiotics, and they make me feel awful. Sure will be glad when I can get back to somewhat normal.

 

[Mark Jackson]

I'm having all mine pulled, and having implants put in

 

[dxsmith]

I am working on rewiring a 127 right now myself. I bought it from a gentleman at a price thinking that it would need some tlc to get it running. I went to get my trailer and my son (in case he had to help me push it onto the trailer). When I got there, he had the 127 running and waiting for us to drive it onto the trailer. What terrified me then, was how bad the wiring harness was and the likely possibility of it shorting everything out. I unhooked the battery as soon as I saw that. Wires were bare in several places.

As far as the little terminals, I bought some off of Amazon to use. Where can I buy the correct crimper for them? Anyone have a picture of them?

 

[mgonitzke]

Search for "open barrel terminal crimper". Here is an example: Haisstronica Crimping Tool for Non-Insulated Open Barrel Terminals Receptacles,AWG 20-10 Ratchet Wire Crimper Tool,Wire Terminal Crimper HS-5327 https://a.co/d/8UM2Q3s

 

[dxsmith]

Search for "open barrel terminal crimper". Here is an example: Haisstronica Crimping Tool for Non-Insulated Open Barrel Terminals Receptacles,AWG 20-10 Ratchet Wire Crimper Tool,Wire Terminal Crimper HS-5327 https://a.co/d/8UM2Q3s

Thank you!!

 

[Mark Jackson]

I'm at work right now or I would show you what I have. Mine are old from probably from radio shack late 80's. If you take your time you can make a nice crimp with a "normal" set of crimper. Mine has a rounded spot for crimping coaxial wire. I pre-formed the crimp with the coax spot,then did a finish crimp.

 

[Mark Jackson]

A set like these will do fine if you take your time. These are from Amazon for like $18. GB makes decent tools.

 

[mgonitzke]

A set like these will do fine if you take your time. These are from Amazon for like $18. GB makes decent tools.

That is the last type of crimper I'd use for open barrel terminals. It will not roll the tabs over and into the crimp. A whole dollar more will buy the correct tool for this job...

 

[mike samack]

try porch electric , they make all type cub harness's

 

[Mark Jackson]

Here is my results with what I have. Not saying that it's perfect or the type of crimper that is required. I know that you can't pull the terminal off the wire

 

[mgonitzke]

That is visibly far less secure than it would be if the proper tool was used. While you may not be able to pull it off now, over time it will loosen in a high-vibration environment.

How do I know this? I used to do things like that too. After having to redo some wiring because some of the terminals did not stay tight, I bought a good crimper with several sets of jaws for nearly every type of terminal, and I've not had a failure since.

 

[-CӞ]

anyone else finish such connections with a nice dollop of solder?

 

[dray]

anyone else finish such connections with a nice dollop of solder?

I do and then I coat with liquid tape.

 

[mgonitzke]

anyone else finish such connections with a nice dollop of solder?

That will cause the wires to fatigue and break where the solder ends if exposed to vibration. A properly crimped connection without solder is more durable.

 

[-CӞ]

That will cause the wires to fatigue and break where the solder ends if exposed to vibration. A properly crimped connection without solder is more durable.

good to know, thanks!

 

[jack casey]

good to know, thanks!

Everyone pay attention! Matt is onto something here, ALWAYS crimp. I have had soldered connects fail, never a crimped one and my crimper is not a cool one like Matt's.
Cheers, Jack