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Old 09-22-2011, 06:16 PM
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Default Control Switch Kit wire Crimping questions???

Looking for tips, tricks, suggestions to crimping the pin connectors onto the wires.

I don't have any special crimping tools, just some assorted pliers and a wire stripper.

Any input is appreciated.

Gonna tackle the job tomorrow if the bars arrive.
Thanks in advance.

Cheers,

Tom
 
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i would also suggest soldering the wire to the terminal for a long lasting connection. you can use any decent pair of small tip needle nose plyers to bend the tangs over onto the wire, then the tangs over onto the wire insulation.. once the tangs are bent over and crimped in place, solder the wires.
 
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Froggy,

Great tips. Thanks alot.

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You are gonna want to buy a decent pair of crimpers. They will set you back around $10-$15 starting out, and make good crimps. I have seen way too many plier crimps come disconnected.
 
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