where to get a tool

[camaro2you]

for crimping termials onto the end of wires that go into a plug for a harness, i can post a picture if needed, thanks in advance.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/camaro2you/DSCN0092.jpg

[WildBillyT]

Regular run of the mill terminals? You can just get wiring pliers from Home Depot or something like that.

[JSPERFORMANCE]

I can get the GM weatherpack terminal crimpers for you if you like..

[camaro2you]

if it will work to crimp the terminals shown that would be great let me know, thanks Cody.

[johnjzjz]

we clean them solder them than bend over the tabs so they fit -- at times a little belt sand might just do it -- than a small piece of shrink tube if theirs room -- just the way we do it -- jz

[camaro2you]

we clean them solder them than bend over the tabs so they fit -- at times a little belt sand might just do it -- than a small piece of shrink tube if theirs room -- just the way we do it -- jz

ill consider that as a last resort as it will be a pita to do that in the dash, its for my covan's classic gauge cluster for my 86.

[WildBillyT]

ill consider that as a last resort as it will be a pita to do that in the dash, its for my covan's classic gauge cluster for my 86.

FWIW, it will be a PITA to do it twice... john's way is stronger than just crimping.

[BonzoHansen]

ill consider that as a last resort as it will be a pita to do that in the dash, its for my covan's classic gauge cluster for my 86.

Yeah, no reason to do it right the first time. :lol:

[JSPERFORMANCE]

the GM weatherpack connectors and terminals (which is what you have) are designed to only have to be crimped, but for added strength after you crimp them with the tool you can add soldier before you assemble the connector.. The GM weatherpack tool will cost you $45 and works on 20 - 12 gauge wire, it produces the industry standard "f" crimp.
Let me know
Josh
215-783-4645

[johnjzjz]

TECH TIP -- TV silver solder ( radio shack ) is of a thin Gage silver type it melts at a very low temp and ends up more heat resistant than regular solder - a small china pen type from a dollar store will work just be patient and keep your eyes out from under anything you do -- jz