You can solder the crimp connectors depending on the type they are. Some of
them have "removable" plastic insulators, some don't.
It is likely your crimper is of poor quality. I have several of the poor
quality type ... I too have experienced loose connections
with these. I do have two crimpers that I like. One is made by Stanley Tools,
I've had it for years, I don't know if it is still
available; it puts a little dimple in the crimp connector, rather than just
squishing it. The other tool I bought at Radio Shack.
This tool has sort of square pockets and is designed to not only squish but to
roll the ends of the terminal in toward the wire as
you squeeze it. I just took a look at www.radioshack.com and didn't find it.
I did find the "squish" tool there however, so don't
assume you can walk into a Radio Shack and find this tool.
Heck Neil, I don't even know if you have Radio Shacks. You probably can get
Stanley Tools though.
Good luck.
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Neil Cotty
>Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 5:22 AM
>To: 'MG Mail list'
>Subject: Wiring basics
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I've been trying to repair a few bad connections on my V8. Too say I am
>_hopeless when it comes to electrical repairs is an severe understatement!
><G>
>
>I have been trying to use crimp on type connectors but am finding that these
>just drop off after a while and hardly feel secure even if they do manage to
>stay together.
>
>Can someone give me some advice as in what to look for? I am - joining two
>wires together, joining two wires into one, using spade type connectors here
>and there etc.
>
>The only way I can see is to solder the joints but my local parts shops only
>carry these crappy crimp on items. Is there better connectors out there or do
>the pros use these things?
>
>Cheers,
>Neil
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