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gamillerman Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Eden, Georgia
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: Douglass Connectors |
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I know I have seen it posted in the past on here but couldn't come up with the post. Does anyone know where I can get a crimping tool for the pins on Douglass Connectors?
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Jeff_H Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Winnipeg Canada
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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If you're wanting a tool for collecting they come up on e-bay from time to time. If you're looking to make a connection, I solder mine on as I believe it makes a better connection and they are removable should you need to change a wire, etc.
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16250 Location: Wisconsin
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Jeff_H Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Winnipeg Canada
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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wesk wrote: | Soldering will work just fine for a show jeep. The reason the military went with crimp connectors was vibration has a tendency to cause soldered leads to break at the point the solder quits in the wire.
John Bizal at Midwest Military has plenty of original in the box GI issue crimpers. |
Very interesting. I would have thought it was simply faster to crimp them on than to solder them. Will be able to give you some practical experience as mine will be driven regularly.
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wesk Site Administrator
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gamillerman Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Eden, Georgia
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Wes. I had considered the soldering; but for doing it my self I think the crimping would be quicker and a more secure joint. |
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