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RE: [T3] FI connector pins have arrived


>One thing.  I wouldn't try to use these with a cheap crimper.  You'll
>probably have to go to a good electronics store (not Radio Shack) and
>get a ratcheting one where the jaws are nearly parallel for most of
>their course.  If you live in the west you can get one at Frys for
>about U$45.00

I've been looking for a set of good crimpers myself.  These ones from RS
electronics might fit the bill:
http://www.rselectronics.com/beta/detail.asp?type_id=3984&commodity_id=34&gr
oup_id=122&mfg_id=ECL   I'm not certain of what the connector type is
called, but they may be the "flag" connectors listed at the bottom.  I have
a set I bought at a tool store in Italy that makes the standard
non-insulated crimps just like the factory.  I can't remember the brand
name, though.  MSD ignition has a good set for ~$45.00 at Summit racing, but
the dies are sold separately.  They come with dies for spark plug wires.

>Now I just have to find someone who sells cable with color coded
>conductors by the foot.  

If you're looking for just hookup wire, www.waytekwire.com or tiewraps.com
both have colored wire available with tracers - the little strip along the
wire, like black with a white stripe.  Checking that out for the "big
squareback" - '85 Chevy Suburban tuned port fuel injection project right
now.  Kind of a sideline from the Type 3's for a while, but when I'm done,
I'll end up with the only TPI '73 fastback - at least in Miami...  Check it
out - they're very similar, and I now have the technology to reprogram GM
engine control modules.  That's what the CB Performance system is, just
using Throttle body injection because they don't have the existing air
manifold / fuel injectors on type 1's like we do on type 3's.

Jake Kooser

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