American AutoWire crimping tools

[moparmandan]

Thanks Dan, you can even see in my set the amount of clearance(too much) with the jaws closed. It ends up putting "tabs" on the terminals. They should be tighter. Mine came with instructions as well. Sucks as they feel like a quality ratchet set but the open barrel crimps are terrible.

Those W style crimps are pretty tricky. You have to line everything up perfect and you will need to practice on a handful of connectors first.

Here they are. And like Mike says, practice! It's a learned skill.

Open Barrel Crimper Tool for Molex Style DELPHI AMP TYCO Terminals 24-14 AWG | eBay

 

[4spdragtop]

Thanks Dan, I actually spotted(and watching) that one after your post last night. I've tried and wasted numerous terminals with my crimper. I admit I'm not a pro but it's not my technique. Sloppy/loose clearances on dies for open barrel terminals allows the terminal to get wedged between dies.
Thanks Dan.

 

[moparmandan]

Thanks Dan, I actually spotted(and watching) that one after your post last night. I've tried and wasted numerous terminals with my crimper. I admit I'm not a pro but it's not my technique. Sloppy/loose clearances on dies for open barrel terminals allows the terminal to get wedged between dies.
Thanks Dan.

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My pleasure, pal. Glad to help. Ask if you have more questions.

 

[4spdragtop]

It took some wrestling, but seller on Amazon refunded me $$. Initially it was going to be a $5 Amazon coupon..

My pleasure, pal. Glad to help. Ask if you have more questions.

 

[Dfr360cuda]

Greenlee
I think they were about $75.
Good quality, like all their stuff.

 

[jefflock]

I bought the American Auto wire crimpers and they work great. Considering the number of crimps you make the price is cheap.

 

[halifaxhops]

Here they are. And like Mike says, practice! It's a learned skill.

Open Barrel Crimper Tool for Molex Style DELPHI AMP TYCO Terminals 24-14 AWG | eBay

Actually have a set just about the same and use it a lot almost daily. Just have to practice with it and remember to use the right crimp for the right size.