Crimping tool and connectors

[SD455]

I used the search function but didn't find what I was after. I'm looking for a good quality crimping to, and a source for un insulated tinned copper butt connectors, ring terminals etc. I am not completely re wiring a car, but adding relays, repairing existing wiring, adding gauges etc. Years ago I got some from MAD Electric, but was hoping to find a supplier that made a complete kit. I am in Canada on the west coast, but can also ship easily from USA.

Thank you!

[cdrod]

Here is a good source for old school Packard and other crimp terminals.

http://www.texasindustrialelectric.com/_packard_terminals.asp

Hope that helps!

Rodney

[andrewb70]

My favorite source is Waytek Wire. They have an excellent selection of Molex and M3 butt connectors as well as all kinds of other connectors and crimping tools.

Andrew

[TonyV]

I also use Terminal Supply out of Troy Michigan....they have most connectors used EFI and OEM along with some prewired pigtails.

Tony

[OldTimer]

I got this nice little kit of uninsulated butt connectors from Amazon. Crimper? Lowes has Klein tools pretty decent.

178981

Also got these from Amazon.

179359

[andrewb70]

I use the Waytek 560 crimper with the jaws for uninsulated connectors.

[CarlC]

My favorite crimper. It's best to keep your digits out of the jaws as this thing will make fast work of them.

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/09/04/20200904_0014441.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/cJGen)

[marolf101x]

For inexpensive barrel style crimpers I prefer these from Waytek (Item# 419 @ $26.38):
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/419/U-Barrel-Crimping-Tool/

I have real Delphi (Aptiv) crimpers, but typically use the el cheapos above.
You have to crimp the wire and the seal separately, but I like that they don't have a ratchet mechanism so I feel I have more control.