Reddit reviews Delphi Packard Weatherpack Crimper Tool Kit
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CrimpTool for 22-14 Gauge Delphi Metri-Pack 150, 280 & Weather-Pack TerminalsWeatherpack male terminals, female terminals and cable seals are secured into connector bodies with a hinge lock assemblyTerminal Tool Depresses terminal retention barbs for removalRemoves Weather-Pack socket and pin terminals from the connector bodies
Congrats on the lights. I love my BD stuff.
Since you have done such a thorough writeup I thought I should mention, your seals are installed incorrectly. They should look like this when installed correctly.
https://i.imgur.com/O9Oiewj.jpg
That's why that part of the terminal isn't crimped fully around the wire in picture 9. Because it is meant to hold the seal in place around the wire.
I also don't recommend solder for most automotive applications. A proper crimp will last much longer for a lot of different reasons. It's also way faster when you have to do a couple hundred of these, ask me how I know.
Something like the crimper linked below will work for crimping the wire and the seal.
https://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Packard-Weatherpack-Crimper-Tool/dp/B002CCAEJ6
I really like how you documented the process, great writeup and pictures.
EDIT: After looking at the pictures again, it appears as though you crimped down the retaining tangs on the sides of the terminal. These tangs prevent the terminal from backing out the the connector. If you did, these terminal are not secure in the connector and should be fixed ASAP.
There are a lot of different connector systems available, at a whole range of prices. The top of the line is Deutsch by TE Connectivity. Crimpers start at around $700 with a few turrets! Some mil spec circular connectors are over $100 for a single plug! Crazy expensive but it's the stuff they run on top level race cars.
That just won't do for project cars though. The best bang for the buck is Weather Pack connectors. They were originally a GM connector but they're pretty popular on all kinds of project and custom cars. A proper crimper is under $40 and a variety pack of connectors is like $60. With the right pin extractors and crimpers you'll find them to be very serviceable, waterproof, and reliable. They're not an extremely high cycle connector but they should be fine for regular service.
With any connector system the reliability comes from always using the right components and tools. Get the right pin for your wire gauge and crimp it correctly, use the right size seals for proper waterproofing, etc. There's plenty of information on how to correctly Weather Pack throughout the internet.
here is the crimper for the terminals on the wire leads.
You can find videos on how to properly crimp. It’s hard to tell what the other supplied terminals are and if they are open barrel or not.