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| Author: | jb007 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Spark Plug Lead Crimping Tool |
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: 
It's just an overgrown crimp, and all my searching locally has yielded just overgrown prices!  
Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheap (<$60.00) crimping tool? 
TIA, Jim |
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| Author: | afh001 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:51 pm ] |
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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. Andrew |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:56 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | sitnlo62 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:46 pm ] |
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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. Dave 
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:01 pm ] |
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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 That there is awesome! |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:24 pm ] |
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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. 
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| Author: | sitnlo62 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:32 pm ] |
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Jim, How about this??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-Crim ... veQ5fTools Dave |
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| Author: | KLAS [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:37 pm ] |
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sitnlo62 wrote: i have this, never used, but nice to have 
i'm still using the aluminum tool MSD supplied with the wire kits, now plastic i've been told |
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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:51 pm ] |
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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...  
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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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Great tool |
Gee how many "Hours" did that cost to make... You can buy a proper tool for around $25. |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:29 pm ] |
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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
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| Author: | MG Rocket [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:23 pm ] |
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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 Very neat! |
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| Author: | simon k [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:23 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | jb007 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:33 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | simon k [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:35 am ] |
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jb007 wrote: 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 Quote: 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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