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05-19-2016, 08:44 PM
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 Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: norwalk,iowa,usa
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wiring kit ???
just bought a "american auto wire" kit- anybody done one ? any hints or installation pointers ? there is an lnstallation manual w/ it BUT THOUGHT ID ASK ? THANKS
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05-19-2016, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: fremont. nc
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Re: wiring kit ???
I installed one on my 66 truck. Very nice complete kit, but you will need a special crimp tool for the connectors. I was lucky a good friend of mine had one I could borrow. The instruction are very good with lots of options for different gauges, alternators and steering column conections. Good luck and have fun installing your kit.
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05-20-2016, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
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Re: wiring kit ???
Lay it all out on the bench and organize it by the instructions. Follow the steps they show and it will go just fine. Order a couple of rolls of the harness tape (no glue) and look up online how to tie the ends. I used regular electrical tape to hold stuff together before wrapping it. Makes the harness look factory. You can rent or buy the crimpers from them. I got mine off ebay.
Jimmy
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05-20-2016, 07:19 AM
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Location: Leander, TX
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Re: wiring kit ???
Here are the crimpers I bought.
 Eclipse Tools 300-005 Pro's Kit AWG 20-10...They have worked very well. Only thing I was not able to crimp was the #8 wire going to the alternator. Had to crimp that one with pliers and then I soldered the connector on. Great kit with lots of extras. Including a new ignition switch and several grommets. I bought the 6 pc firewall grommet set from Car and truck shop. I have several pictures on my build thread where I started the install process. Bret
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05-20-2016, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
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Re: wiring kit ???
I installed the same kit and can't stress enough the need for that Delphi crimp tool. Don't bother trying to go around it.
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05-21-2016, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: norwalk,iowa,usa
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Crimp pliers ??? Any for sale used ??
i went to the site -checked out the crimp pliers ! do i need both of the pliers ?? the wey i understand it /i will if i do the headlamp and the alternator ?? ANYBODY GOT A USED SET FOR SALE ???? PM ME IF YOU GOT ANY !! thanks
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