Continuing Thread: What Are You Fix-It'ing Today?

[A930Rocket]

Thanks, guys.

I bought this crimper, but I’m not sure it’s going to work. I was spinning it around inside the crimper, trying to see what way would work best. What I really need is for the two sides to fold in on each other, if that makes sense.

[Zeke]

There is a way to get that barrel shape started before smashing it. I'm sure you can improvise.

[rsrguy]

The crimped connection is quite a bit sturdier and with it being in an application that can draw, heat build up should be a concern, ive seen soldered joints let go under those conditions. When it comes to heavier awg my go to is a hydraulic hand held crimper.

[911 Rod]

No solder.

I would suggest adhesive shrink tube after crimping. (put it on loose before crimping obviously)

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Thanks, guys.

I bought this crimper, but I’m not sure it’s going to work.

Do they make one of those gismos that fits in a pair of Vice Grips? THAT would really be handy.

Most of the stuff I work on is 6 volts which is sensitive to any resistance. I crimp AND solder AND shrink tube the joints. Solder keeps corrosion out of the connection. You don't want it running down the wire, just a bit inside the connector. I don't bother with solder on 12 volts.

[jrj3rd]

The area you are trying to crimp is not an electrical connection...it is a strain relief. Crimped ring end goes on cable that goes over bolt. insulated wire is held in the "crimp" section. Just squeeze with vice grips once you have fastened wire under the bolt.

[911 Rod]

This is the crimper I use. I didn't get the hammer one because where do you hammer it when it is beside the battery?

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

This is the crimper I use. I didn't get the hammer one because where do you hammer it when it is beside the battery?

I saw that style crimper, but that looks like it’s more for a barrel, and not an open crimp.

I was going to pull the wire out of the engine bay to use the device I’ve got or….

Edit. Looking at a new positive cable, it’s a lot more involved than just a single wire. The crimps you have come with different size crimps, so maybe it’s an alternative

Originally Posted by jrj3rd

The area you are trying to crimp is not an electrical connection...it is a strain relief. Crimped ring end goes on cable that goes over bolt. insulated wire is held in the "crimp" section. Just squeeze with vice grips once you have fastened wire under the bolt.

It is an electrical connection and it’s covered with heat shrink tubing.

[A930Rocket]

When I said solder, I was thinking that was an addition to crimping.

Originally Posted by Zeke

There is a way to get that barrel shape started before smashing it. I'm sure you can improvise.

Looks like the F crimp would be the style I need.

I need to look at what a new battery cable harness runs before I spend more time and money on tools to make this one work. But what’s the fun in that!

Edit. Now I remember why, the cable/part is out of stock and over $225.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Do they make one of those gismos that fits in a pair of Vice Grips? THAT would really be handy.

Most of the stuff I work on is 6 volts which is sensitive to any resistance. I crimp AND solder AND shrink tube the joints. Solder keeps corrosion out of the connection. You don't want it running down the wire, just a bit inside the connector. I don't bother with solder on 12 volts.

I don’t know about vice grips, but I have a huge pair of channel lock pliers that might work.

Like Zeke said, I’ll have to come up with something or somethings to get the proper crimp.

[A930Rocket]

Looks like I found the right tool, but some of the comments say the handles should be longer.

https://a.co/d/cHeFlUg

[rsrguy]

Thats the correct crimper style, although a prefer the ratcheting or hydraulic ones.

[A930Rocket]

Still working on my 911 AC system. I ran the vacuum pump for several hours and now I’m waiting to see if there are any leaks overnight.

Took a look at the front condenser blower motor and it’s kaput. Looking at options, Griffiths has the replacement motor with fan for $300.

I bought small fans and relays to install on the rear condenser, but I need to wait until I remove the AC manifold gauges, before I install them.

Waiting for the new CHT sensor to come in, so I can finish up installing those and the flywheel sensors.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

I'm fixing my wife.
3 stitches in and all I get is the middle finger!


wait til she gets the bill

[GH85Carrera]

I was tasked by Mrs. Carrera to get the Christmas decorations down from the attic for the first time in three years. Last year her arm was in a sling, and the year before she had some other health issues.

So down comes a bunch of boxes, and the two parts of the Christmas tree. The lights wired into the tree and are part of the tree. It is a really pitiful design, no doubt to keep costs down. Much cussing was required.

Entire sections of lights will not work if one lamp is blown out. So track down each light, and replace. They are tiny little lights. The connectors to the two parts of the tree have some of the smallest fuses I have ever seen. The size of a grain of rice fuses.


The filament is really hard to see, so I had to get out my magnifying headlamp glasses. Some that looked OK, would not test as good on my Fluke multimeter.


This picture is blurry but you can see one side has a raised point so they can't go in the socket except one way. That makes no sense as it should not matter. And getting the bulb out of the socket takes a special tool they supply, but it is difficult to use.


You can see the tiny little copper wires from the bulb. Getting the probe ends from the multi meter required the tiniest probe ends I have for the Fluke. I had to use the highest magnification set of lenses of the headlamp to even see the wires and be sure the probe ends were indeed in contact to the wires. It was like watch making close up.

The most annoying part is knowing they were all working when I put the tree in the attic. They stayed dry for sure, but many just decided to make life difficult.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Still working on my 911 AC system. I ran the vacuum pump for several hours and now I’m waiting to see if there are any leaks overnight.

Took a look at the front condenser blower motor and it’s kaput. Looking at options, Griffiths has the replacement motor with fan for $300.

I bought small fans and relays to install on the rear condenser, but I need to wait until I remove the AC manifold gauges, before I install them.

Waiting for the new CHT sensor to come in, so I can finish up installing those and the flywheel sensors.

The electric fans on the rear condenser really do almost nothing unless you are sitting at a traffic stop for a long time. The big engine fan pulls a ton more air even at idle.

The real trick is the Griffith's two rear fender condensers. And a really really really good vacuum. They system has to be moisture free, and moisture will turn to ice and hide in the long hoses and multiple components.

It is truly impossible to achieve too good of a vacuum.

Of course it all comes down to what you expect from your AC. If you live in So Cal, or up north where 100+ days are rare, it the system is not tasked much. If you live in an area with 100+ days on a regular basis, you will want Griffith's full Mr. Ice project. That is what I have, and I just love the cold air when it is 100+ outside, and my wife is happy to ride with me.

[rsrguy]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

I'm fixing my wife.
3 stitches in and all I get is the middle finger!


wait til she gets the bill

That toothy grin and bubbly attitude IS... your recompense

[HobieMarty]

I put this little kitchen together today for my little Vivi!!! She is 1 and a half years old and has this old man wrapped around her little finger!!!

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[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

The electric fans on the rear condenser really do almost nothing unless you are sitting at a traffic stop for a long time. The big engine fan pulls a ton more air even at idle.

The real trick is the Griffith's two rear fender condensers. And a really really really good vacuum. They system has to be moisture free, and moisture will turn to ice and hide in the long hoses and multiple components.

It is truly impossible to achieve too good of a vacuum.

Of course it all comes down to what you expect from your AC. If you live in So Cal, or up north where 100+ days are rare, it the system is not tasked much. If you live in an area with 100+ days on a regular basis, you will want Griffith's full Mr. Ice project. That is what I have, and I just love the cold air when it is 100+ outside, and my wife is happy to ride with me.

I’ve read upon the Griffiths, but while Charleston gets hot and humid, I’m not driving it enough, to justify the Mr. Ice system. There are other things that I want to work on first.

I pulled a vacuum for four hours again today. I’ll check the gauges tomorrow morning, and when I get home, I’ll run the vacuum pump some more. I’m hesitant to let it run in the garage overnight.

I haven’t done any trips longer than two hours yet, and my local driving is usually short trips.

[rsrguy]

Shot Tampa green today. It laid down nicely. The lions share of this one is done.