That connector is not a Weather Pack. Similar in shell appearance but thats about it. The weatherpack stuff certainly beats the original connection types but is by no means superb quality. The pins are fairly loose in the housings which can sometimes make connection difficult. The AMP super Seal connector Mat pictured is much higher quality. You do have to be careful of current rating of the connectors. Flowing full current through some connectors will cause heat issues as well. Best option for the wires off of the ignition switch, relays.
I second the tinning method! Worked wonders on the connections for ALL the lights and such on my Goose! These are a "clamp" style as was pointed out....
I found almost exact terminal blocks at an electronics store. Cut to fit number of connections you need! I forget how many connections actually come on the huge block.....but it was a lot.
I'm still using my original blocks just fine. Of course if yours are corroded, replacement would be a good thing!
Cheers!
Steve
I found almost exact terminal blocks at an electronics store. Cut to fit number of connections you need! I forget how many connections actually come on the huge block.....but it was a lot.
I'm still using my original blocks just fine. Of course if yours are corroded, replacement would be a good thing!
Cheers!
Steve
I recall that the ends of the wires had been dipped in hot solder, then, after cooling, inserted in the small hole in the block. The screws were then tightened down.
DICK RUZZIN
DICK RUZZIN
Dick,
What you describe is "tinning".
I found one side of my car "untinned" and the other side tinned....!!!!
50ish year old hand made Italian cars.....go figure!
Ciao!
Steve
What you describe is "tinning".
I found one side of my car "untinned" and the other side tinned....!!!!
50ish year old hand made Italian cars.....go figure!
Ciao!
Steve
I know this is an old post......but wanted to illustrate the different sizes of junction blocks that are available.....from my collection! My recent post of "parts for sale list" knocked the cobwebs off of this issue!
In the pic's there are three blocks, the middle one I believe, is the original GOose block for one of the turn signal assy's. Like I mentioned, I found something VERY similar......but apparently used or gave the rest away...... haven't completely unpacked anything in the shop....so chances are good.....they will be found, if they exist.
I can also stop by the electronics store and check out their inventory!
Sizes listed are the width in pic 1. In second pic, where the blocks are on their sides, the dimensions do not apply, BUT you can see the difference in the sizes of the holes!
I believe that a Pantera ignition switch might take the larger of the three blocks here! There are some good sized perhaps #10 stranded wires on some of those connections! This large hole block would be too big for the simple light wiring circuits.
As I look more closely at the large one on the right, I can see where this does NOT have the little shields in the holds to prevent the screws from shredding the stranded wire. I believe this to be for solid copper wire......or better applied perhaps?
Upon closer examination, it might appear that NONE of these three blocks has the little tab designed to protect stranded wire damage.
Go figure! Gotta swing by the surplus store now!!!
Steve
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FWIW, I usually solder the ends of stranded wires before inserting them in any kind of screw clamped blocks.