Uncle!! I give up,... which Molex tool???

[thinkn9a]

trying to figure out, for the pin connectors to Whelen strobe/position wiring, what is the correct crimping tool,...

surfing around the web I either get far too much info,.. or nothing,....

So far I've seen a $724 tool and a $19 tool,... and only about 200 in between,... and no simple cross check to figure correct application

Got to believe someone here can help me.

Thanks in advance

[647jc]

Try http://www.steinair.com/tools.htm tool SAT-018 MOLEX / Open Barreled Pin Crimper for $31.00.

[Ted RV8]

As I recall the connectors on the Whelen products are not Molex. I believe they are Amp.

They are just a little different in sizing compared to the Molex ones.

I had an access to an Amp crimper so was lucky.

Ted

[647jc]

That's correct, the Whelan connector pins are slightly differen't size than Molex but using a Molex crimper worked fine for me.

[orchidman]

Originally Posted by 647jc

Try http://www.steinair.com/tools.htm tool SAT-018 MOLEX / Open Barreled Pin Crimper for $31.00.

And while you are there, you might want to add the SAT-004. If you are doing the MOLEX/Open Barrel crimping you will probably be doing some D-Sub crimping. I got both with my initial kit from Stein and not regret it a bit. Also consider the SAT-001 with dies for the COAX connetors and the pin removal tools.
With the pricing of freight any more I am combining everything I can in each order.

[thinkn9a]

well,.. it gets better,..

Van's Parts Web site,........ Molex

Van's shipping list with lights....... AMP

Connector on lights...... nothing (ok 2 digits)


One thing I do know about electrics,... crimps are NOT as simple as I would like to think,...

and the other is,.. I don't know about electrics,...

amyway,.. I'm good,.. tools on order,.. parts on order, Marietta on standby to hold for crimp

Thanks again for all the help!