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shifty · 04-04-2005, 09:33 PM

I would like to replace my old ignition wire at the firewall bulkhead/block with a new one. I'd like to replace it with a new connector instead of bending out the new one. This one won't fit very well around the 12-gauge stranded wire I'm using and I don't want to solder it.

Anyone know where a person could find this exact connector locally?

cdowns · 04-04-2005, 09:41 PM

try napa or carquest ,i forget which one i went to when i needed one for my hei

shifty · 04-04-2005, 09:46 PM

Really? I'll swing by NAPA in the morning. Not sure where any local CarQuests are.

Russell · 04-04-2005, 10:15 PM

When I got into the connector situation when doing my TPI, I simply cut the wire that was already on the connector off about a half inch back, stripped all of the insulation off, then pushed the new heavy gauge wire overtop of the thinner wire & soldered it like that. I then put some small shrink wrap overtop of the whole connector, and voila, I had my heavier gauge connector

Worked good, and looked good.

neonlarry · 04-04-2005, 11:17 PM

MAD has those if you can't find them locally. Also if you are going to be running enuogh current through that to need 12gauge wire it should be soldered.

junkyardjohn · 04-05-2005, 01:52 AM

I GET THOSE AT MY LOCAL TRUE VALUE COAST TO COAST HARDWARE. THEY'RE KINDA SPENDY, LIKE A BUCK A PIECE. THEY COME 3 IN A PACK. LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN'T FIND ANY, & I'LL GET YOU SOME. I'M SURE THESE CAN GO IN A 37 CENT ENVELOPE. JOHN

68C15 · 04-05-2005, 08:03 AM

I have about 50 of these in my electrical service cart at work. how many do you want? FREE!

chickenwing · 04-05-2005, 09:05 AM

Napa #

ddsmith · 04-05-2005, 09:23 AM

Chickenwing your the man. I was going to say a NAPA and they were called Packard connectors but I can't beat your detailed information.

chickenwing · 04-05-2005, 09:34 AM

I'm still looking for them in 10-12 gauge...

Putter · 04-05-2005, 09:56 AM

I also saw those at Autozone yesterday. But not sure of the intended wire gauge.

chickenwing · 04-05-2005, 10:25 AM

The ones I saw at Autozone were pricey. They were 14-16.

fatfords · 04-05-2005, 01:19 PM

Chickenwing's got it right and I think they are part of the "Packard" system. Here's what I found on the American Autowire website www.americanautowire.com

The contacts for wire sizes 20-14 AWG are the "series 56" contacts (1/4")
male part number - 500096 qty of 10 for $3
female part number - 500095 qty of 10 for $3
On the smaller wire gauges, strip 2X the normal length and fold the wire back on top of itself.

I believe the 10-12 AWG contacts are "series 59" contacts (5/16") and are pretty tough to find.
female part - 500186 qty of 10 for $3
male version - ??? anyone know???
I use a Radio Shack uninsulated terminal crimper that I modified to make it "thinner" so it would not bend the contact while crimping the wire portion. And always give it a good "pull test" after crimping to ensure the crimp is solid.
Good Luck!

chickenwing · 04-05-2005, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the source! Added em to my favorites.

fatfords · 04-05-2005, 02:19 PM

Glad to help! If anyone knows where to get the "series 59" male contacts, I would love to have a source. I'm getting tired of re-using the old ones with solder and heat shrink.
Good Luck!

shifty · 04-05-2005, 03:18 PM

Got them at Napa today. THANKS!

04-04-2005, 09:33 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Where to buy this connector? I would like to replace my old ignition wire at the firewall bulkhead/block with a new one. I'd like to replace it with a new connector instead of bending out the new one. This one won't fit very well around the 12-gauge stranded wire I'm using and I don't want to solder it. Anyone know where a person could find this exact connector locally? Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 04-04-2005 at 09:34 PM.

04-04-2005, 09:41 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	try napa or carquest ,i forget which one i went to when i needed one for my hei __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-04-2005, 09:46 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Really? I'll swing by NAPA in the morning. Not sure where any local CarQuests are. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-04-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	When I got into the connector situation when doing my TPI, I simply cut the wire that was already on the connector off about a half inch back, stripped all of the insulation off, then pushed the new heavy gauge wire overtop of the thinner wire & soldered it like that. I then put some small shrink wrap overtop of the whole connector, and voila, I had my heavier gauge connector Worked good, and looked good. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-04-2005, 11:17 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	MAD has those if you can't find them locally. Also if you are going to be running enuogh current through that to need 12gauge wire it should be soldered. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

04-05-2005, 01:52 AM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I GET THOSE AT MY LOCAL TRUE VALUE COAST TO COAST HARDWARE. THEY'RE KINDA SPENDY, LIKE A BUCK A PIECE. THEY COME 3 IN A PACK. LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN'T FIND ANY, & I'LL GET YOU SOME. I'M SURE THESE CAN GO IN A 37 CENT ENVELOPE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-05-2005, 08:03 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I have about 50 of these in my electrical service cart at work. how many do you want? FREE! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

04-05-2005, 09:05 AM	#8
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Napa # __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-05-2005, 09:23 AM	#9
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	Chickenwing your the man. I was going to say a NAPA and they were called Packard connectors but I can't beat your detailed information. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

04-05-2005, 09:34 AM	#10
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I'm still looking for them in 10-12 gauge... __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!! Last edited by chickenwing; 04-05-2005 at 09:34 AM.

04-05-2005, 09:56 AM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I also saw those at Autozone yesterday. But not sure of the intended wire gauge. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-05-2005, 10:25 AM	#12
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	The ones I saw at Autozone were pricey. They were 14-16. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-05-2005, 01:19 PM	#13
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	Chickenwing's got it right and I think they are part of the "Packard" system. Here's what I found on the American Autowire website www.americanautowire.com The contacts for wire sizes 20-14 AWG are the "series 56" contacts (1/4") male part number - 500096 qty of 10 for $3 female part number - 500095 qty of 10 for $3 On the smaller wire gauges, strip 2X the normal length and fold the wire back on top of itself. I believe the 10-12 AWG contacts are "series 59" contacts (5/16") and are pretty tough to find. female part - 500186 qty of 10 for $3 male version - ??? anyone know??? I use a Radio Shack uninsulated terminal crimper that I modified to make it "thinner" so it would not bend the contact while crimping the wire portion. And always give it a good "pull test" after crimping to ensure the crimp is solid. Good Luck! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab Last edited by fatfords; 04-05-2005 at 01:23 PM.

04-05-2005, 01:41 PM	#14
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Thanks for the source! Added em to my favorites. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-05-2005, 02:19 PM	#15
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	Glad to help! If anyone knows where to get the "series 59" male contacts, I would love to have a source. I'm getting tired of re-using the old ones with solder and heat shrink. Good Luck! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab



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04-05-2005, 03:18 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Got them at Napa today. THANKS! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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