<VV> Re: ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

[N2VZD at aol.com]

i have 2 kits for harness work.  both are very old. one is a belden  kit i 
bet you can still buy. the tool in that kit is part number 7500 and works  well. 
i have an old kit of packard terminals part number 4004.  most os the  
connectors are for power windows and locks on older gm , but a few were the  single 
, dual , and other configurations used on gauges and lights . i buy  
replacement terminals for the most used housings at napa.  part numbers are  725145 and 
725147  .i usually solder them after crimping. i have other  tools made for 
electronic work that take the connectors out of the housings  ..but a small 
flat blade driver or ground down piece of an old antenna works  well for this. i 
remake my harnesses by stretching them out between a vise and  other support 
(screw in wall or such)   to repair or add wires for my  added options , such 
as ham radio power supply , or cruise control etc.   plus a add a vacuum line 
for the gauge using air shock tubing.  then i  retape the whole mess and hope 
for a decent fit.  that's why i have always  saved harness parts from junk 
cars. some wires are reuseable , along with the  unique connector housings. save 
them main body harnesses , you can make many  nice engine harnesses from them.  
 i have pictures of the kits i use.  i may be able to post them at the 
webpicture site.
regards, tim colson