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rfmaster · 09-28-2007, 10:17 AM

The problem is not with a butt connector. The problem is that just about every single common crimper on store shelf (you know 19.95) will not form a proper crimp. Professional grade crimping tool costs hundreds of dollars - usually available only from electrical connector manufactures -AMP, PANDUIT, and others. In addition, commonly available butt connectors are incorrectly designed - hint Chinese made garbage. Most of the 'butt' connectors are really Siamese junctions which require the two wires to overlap each other before being crimp. So, what you have is a perfect storm - bad tool and incorrectly used connector.
I agree that forming a proper solder, heat shrink it and wrap-it - it is still better than nothing.

//RF

09-28-2007, 10:17 AM	#8
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Just installed a new tank and pump.... now not working! The problem is not with a butt connector. The problem is that just about every single common crimper on store shelf (you know 19.95) will not form a proper crimp. Professional grade crimping tool costs hundreds of dollars - usually available only from electrical connector manufactures -AMP, PANDUIT, and others. In addition, commonly available butt connectors are incorrectly designed - hint Chinese made garbage. Most of the 'butt' connectors are really Siamese junctions which require the two wires to overlap each other before being crimp. So, what you have is a perfect storm - bad tool and incorrectly used connector. I agree that forming a proper solder, heat shrink it and wrap-it - it is still better than nothing. //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)