Source for Steering Column Half Moon connector

[cmkruse]

HELP! Anyone know where I can find a replacement connector for the turn signal switch that plugs in under the dash/column and is shaped like a half moon or circle. 8 Pins I think have to look again!!! Or maybe a place to get the pins for the harness. Any help appreciated. Maybe someone removed their stock harness and would be willing to sell me the connector?

thanks
Craig

[swamp rat]

Go into the venders section and give one of them a call and see if its avalable.

[cmkruse]

I guess I forgot to mention that I have searched all over the internet for one. I've searched the truck sites as well as a dozen connector suppliers and everything I could think of including Ebay. I was going to post a WTB ad in the forum classifieds but my privileges aren't good enough or something. I've asked the moderator for an assist on that issue but until then I need any recommendations I can get so thanks . What gets me is that one or more of the vendors sell an adapter that has the half moon on one end and a straight connector on the other so somewhere they get the connector to make the adapter. If I only knew where!!!

[DPowers]

Try these guys
http://www.wiringharness.com/

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by cmkruse

I guess I forgot to mention that I have searched all over the internet for one. I've searched the truck sites as well as a dozen connector suppliers and everything I could think of including Ebay. I was going to post a WTB ad in the forum classifieds but my privileges aren't good enough or something. I've asked the moderator for an assist on that issue but until then I need any recommendations I can get so thanks . What gets me is that one or more of the vendors sell an adapter that has the half moon on one end and a straight connector on the other so somewhere they get the connector to make the adapter. If I only knew where!!!

You can't post a WTB unless you are a Premium (paying) member. If you PM me your name & address I will send you one free of charge.... I would need to know which half you need. I think the terminals are available through NAPA but I can't remember the part number.

LockDoc

[cmkruse]

LockDoc, Thanks. You are a truck saver!!! I'll PM you the info. THANKS.

Craig

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by cmkruse

LockDoc, Thanks. You are a truck saver!!! I'll PM you the info. THANKS.

Craig

I will mail it out in the morning.

LockDoc

[cmkruse]

LockDoc, thanks again for the help. I looked at the connector again today and its broken in two places. So it definitely needs changed. I tried to get some of the pins out but didn't have any luck. I have the tool to release the 56 female type pins for the other gm spade lug connectors but I don't know how to get these smaller ones out. I also stopped by my local NAPA dealer and they don't have anything that resembles the pins I have.
I'm also having trouble getting the 56 Male type out of some of the plugs. If you have any tips on that I'd appreciate it. Anyway This truck is a real challenge and I thank you for your help. If you have and will PM/send my your pay pal account I can at least reimburse you for the postage.

THANKS
Craig

[Andy4639]

Try these links.


http://www.bobschevytrucks.com/1967-...ess-36878.html

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/197...al_switch.html


Here is another.


https://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...-143459-0.html

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by cmkruse

LockDoc, thanks again for the help. I looked at the connector again today and its broken in two places. So it definitely needs changed. I tried to get some of the pins out but didn't have any luck. I have the tool to release the 56 female type pins for the other gm spade lug connectors but I don't know how to get these smaller ones out. I also stopped by my local NAPA dealer and they don't have anything that resembles the pins I have.
I'm also having trouble getting the 56 Male type out of some of the plugs. If you have any tips on that I'd appreciate it. Anyway This truck is a real challenge and I thank you for your help. If you have and will PM/send my your pay pal account I can at least reimburse you for the postage.

THANKS
Craig

If I remember correctly the pins in the half moon connector have a release on both sides instead of just the one on the back side. I could be wrong. On the 56's I just use a small flat blade screwdriver to push the lock over. I have also used a small pair of needle nose pliers. You can get in on an angle with the small ones to get a grip on the lock.

Don't worry about the postage. I will send it in a padded envelope by USPS First Class Mail so it won't amount to much. Just pay it forward if you get the chance....

I have also had good luck soldering the wires together and using heat shrink tubing on them for a permanent connection instead of removing the pins from the connector.

Mouser.com has the terminals, they are called Twin Lock Terminals:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...Euq7Cedqnns%3d

They list them as Female but they are actually Male/Female. The terminals in both sides of the half moon connector are exactly the same, they are just inserted into the connectors in the opposite direction..

LockDoc

[cmkruse]

For Andy 4639, Thank for the leads but I'm looking for the original stuff and these are adapters for later model steering columns. I appreciate the links though.

LocDoc, has me covered and I really appreciate all the help.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by cmkruse

For Andy 4639, Thank for the leads but I'm looking for the original stuff and these are adapters for later model steering columns. I appreciate the links though.

LocDoc, has me covered and I really appreciate all the help.

Understand. I figured others may want the adapters and also you could pull the pins out and use the half moon part also if you need to.