Wiring issues...need help

[freebird01]

I am having some issues with the wiring on my 87 f350 (go figure HA!) and the two connecters next to the column that connect the dash harness to the chassis harness are corroded and have casings coming off the wires. I have no problem replacing them with something else but what would you guys recommend for a source for new connectors.

i need an 8 wire and a 12 wire plug.

Jason

 

[laserjock]

If probably go with weatherpack connectors if it's outside the cab. You can get them several places. I think most part stores have some. Probably amazon, jegs, or summit would have them too. Inside the cab I like molex stuff.


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[freebird01]

i dont believe weatherpack make them with that many pins

 

[laserjock]

i dont believe weatherpack make them with that many pins

I see they make a 22 pin bulkhead but you may be right. Hmm.


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[laserjock]

Never used these but might do the trick.

Deutsch 12-pin Connector Kit W/housing, Terminals, Pins, and Seals 14-16 Gauge Crimp Style Terminals
http://amzn.com/B00B4FEMTA

Come in several sizes.


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[freebird01]

im looking at those right now. you can buy them cheaper on ebay. the seller i am looking at claims he sells the crimp tool but doesnt have them in his store so i emailed him.

 

[Ruger_556]

Duetsch connectors are nice but the crimp tool is expensive. Can you get a metripak in that many pins?

 

[junk]

I replaced the 12 pin in my engine compartment with two 6 pin weatherpaks. At the time they were all I could get. They are easy to tell apart as I put a empty space in each plug. So line up the empty spaces and you have the correct plugs together.

You might try Molex connectors? They are kind of big and clunky, but should be cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidecar-9-P...Parts_Accessories&hash=item338847ce2c&vxp=mtr

 

[laserjock]

I replaced the 12 pin in my engine compartment with two 6 pin weatherpaks. At the time they were all I could get. They are easy to tell apart as I put a empty space in each plug. So line up the empty spaces and you have the correct plugs together.

You might try Molex connectors? They are kind of big and clunky, but should be cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidecar-9-P...Parts_Accessories&hash=item338847ce2c&vxp=mtr

Molex connectors are okay but not weather resistant at all. You'd also need to check the power ratings. Not 100% sure which one you are replacing but the molex stuff is pretty light weight stuff.


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[88beast]

for my aux harness for the accessories i got a 25 or more pin wetherpack firewall connector its so much better than stock

 

[88beast]

molex is crap they wont hold the pin in. the weatherpack wont come out ive tried

 

[freebird01]

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thats what im dealing with....ugly!

i think i am going to try the deutsch connectors. i found an inexpensive crimper on ebay thats supposed to be an alternative to the $300 branded crimper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deutsch...d=100041&prg=1188&rk=1&rkt=9&sd=220825866908&

 

[junk]

Deutsch connectors will work great. We use them at work. I didn't realize this was in the engine bay. You definitely want weather sealed plugs.

 

[freebird01]

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MUCH BETTER!!

the el cheapo crimp tool worked like a charm!

 

[laserjock]

Looks great. I'll have to store that one away.


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