Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
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11/28/20 12:28 PM
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I'm assuming that there is such a thing.
Scenario... I am running an 18G ground wire from the tach to the engine block, or battery negative. I need a larger ring for the bolt to go through.
I think that there is an "adapter" that will slide into the 14G terminal and allow for 18G wire to be snugly crimped in versus REALLY crimping the 14G terminal onto the 18G wire.
Sure I could look for and buy the correct ring terminals and but, geezus, my terminal box is already full as hell without getting a bunch more ring terminal sizes that I will maybe use every 5 years.
I've been looking online but haven't come up with what I think that I might need.
Thanks
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
[Re: cdstl]
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11/28/20 01:04 PM
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moparx
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i have a bunch of 18ga ring terminals for 1/4" and 5/16" bolts. will either of those sizes work ? i haven't looked into whether an uninsulated 18ga butt connector would fit into a 12ga ring or not. [you would have to cut it in half to get the right length. in any event, if i have something that will work, or i can whip something up, PM me your address and i'll drop a couple in the mail for ya. gratis.
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Re: Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
[Re: cdstl]
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11/28/20 01:08 PM
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GomangoCuda
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Just stick another piece of wire in the terminal along with your 18g.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Re: Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
[Re: moparx]
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11/28/20 04:41 PM
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cdstl
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i have a bunch of 18ga ring terminals for 1/4" and 5/16" bolts. will either of those sizes work ? i haven't looked into whether an uninsulated 18ga butt connector would fit into a 12ga ring or not. [you would have to cut it in half to get the right length. in any event, if i have something that will work, or i can whip something up, PM me your address and i'll drop a couple in the mail for ya. gratis. I'm actually ok with what I have going on. I wasn't sure if the item that I'm talking about even exists, but if they do I'll pick up a few. Thanks for the offer.
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
[Re: cdstl]
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11/28/20 10:24 PM
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I just strip extra length and double it up into the lug.
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Re: Crimp fitting adapter ferrules
[Re: slantzilla]
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11/29/20 07:04 AM
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This ^ is one option. If you have something else that needs an 18ga ground, put it in the same terminal.
2 18ga equals 1 14ga.
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