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jb007
PostPosted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:03 pm 
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I'm after a cheap spark plug lead crimping tool, so I can make the spark plug leads for my EDIS coil pack.

The connectors look like this:
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It's just an overgrown crimp, and all my searching locally has yielded just overgrown prices! :cry: :x
Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheap (<$60.00) crimping tool? :?:

TIA, Jim

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Could you not just use a normal crimping tool for non insulated terminals? I have "repaired" a few leads in the past, and have carefully unfolded the terminal with a screwdriver, then with a bit of care, re-folded the crimp with normal pliers.

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afh001 wrote:
Could you not just use a normal crimping tool for non insulated terminals? I have "repaired" a few leads in the past, and have carefully unfolded the terminal with a screwdriver, then with a bit of care, re-folded the crimp with normal pliers.

Andrew


I have several crimping tools, but none are big enough to crimp it. :(

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Hi Jim
A few years ago I was faced with the same problem.
I decided to make a simple tool for use in a vice.
Here are some pics to show what I did, worked a treat.
Hope this is of some use to you.
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sitnlo62 wrote:
Hi Jim
A few years ago I was faced with the same problem.
I decided to make a simple tool for use in a vice.
Here are some pics to show what I did, worked a treat.
Hope this is of some use to you.
Dave
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That there is awesome!

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I agree, awesome! Unfortunately my metal working skills are very average, by the time I made it, tested it... well you get the idea. Thanks anyway. :D

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Jim,
How about this???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-Crim ... veQ5fTools
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Jim,
How about this???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-Crim ... veQ5fTools
Dave
i have this, never used, but nice to have :wink:
i'm still using the aluminum tool MSD supplied with the wire kits, now plastic i've been told

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Quick search of eBay....

How about these ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/IGNITION-CRIMPING-TOOL-SUITS-FORD-CHEV-HOT-ROD-/350420677186?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5196b33242

( Not relevant to this post but also found when searching...
looks like you could do some seriou sdamage with this version... :P :shock:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-70mm-HYDRAULIC-CRIMPER-Cable-Crimping-Tool-8-dies-/360327469589?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item53e530da15
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Gee how many "Hours" did that cost to make... You can buy a proper tool for around $25.

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Thanks everyone. I ordered the ones MINImal effort found on Ebay.

I wanted to get before Sundays Grand Farce Tour, but looks like I'll use my old leads on the EDIS coil pack as an interim measure until they arrive. Cheers.

Jim :D

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sitnlo62 wrote:
Hi Jim
A few years ago I was faced with the same problem.
I decided to make a simple tool for use in a vice.
Here are some pics to show what I did, worked a treat.
Hope this is of some use to you.
Dave

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Very neat!
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I'm going to ditch the Ford coilpack and use one off a commodore or mitsubishi or something. It's just too big and annoying
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simon k wrote:
I'm going to ditch the Ford coilpack and use one off a commodore or mitsubishi or something. It's just too big and annoying


Hi Simon. Is there much difference in size? Other subject; where's a good place to down load a 'starter' ignition map for my megasquirt?

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simon k wrote:
I'm going to ditch the Ford coilpack and use one off a commodore or mitsubishi or something. It's just too big and annoying


Hi Simon. Is there much difference in size?


yeah, they're a lot more compact, and generally take normal leads. Commodore ones are about the size of the resin type Bosch GT40 coils, but you need two of them

I nearly said something about it on Sunday when were were talking but we went on to something else.

there are resistance differences across the primary and secondary windings, but shouldn't make any difference. You'll understand that stuff better than me

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Other subject; where's a good place to down load a 'starter' ignition map for my megasquirt?


I'd start with the MS forums, theres bound to be a map library where someone put a mini one
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