buivi64 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 for all the old timers and pros out there, what is the best way to crimp the spark plug fittings on a new set of plug wires? I have wire crimpers but am not sure if that is the right tool for the job seeing as it only crimps in 2 places, any tips would be appreciated, thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have a tool that exclusively does 7mm and 8mm spark plug wire ends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 as ccjack says, there is a special crimper that performs the exact roll of the metal into the insulation of the conductor..trying to do this with other style crimpers or pliers will get the job done to a degree but will suffer in effective grip and overall cosmetic appearance and often cuts the insulation in such a manner that the grip you do have is less than sufficient 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Can someone post a picture of the tool. I think most of us have used the old pliers to crimp the ends on to the wires. I have never seen the tool so an example would be great for all of us to see. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, desoto1939 said: Can someone post a picture of the tool. I think most of us have used the old pliers to crimp the ends on to the wires. I have never seen the tool so an example would be great for all of us to see. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com there are a variety of styles and sizes to select from....go to e-bay and look at what is offered...easy to find examples of the tool......study the better made unit and observe the manner in which the die end is fashioned to ensure the proper roll of the connector when affixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Shown is a USA good quality Belden H-Duty crimping tool used for all spark plug wire terminal ends... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Dodgeb4U: Thanks for posting a picture of the tool and also the example of how the tool is used to crimp the ends of the spark plug wires. The two pictures are worth the 1000 words. Rich Hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 That cutter/crimper is similar to my MSD #3500 tool. My MSD is something like 30 years old so cannot say what is current. As said, troll ebay-amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 7 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Shown is a USA good quality Belden H-Duty crimping tool used for all spark plug wire terminal ends... It's great to have quality tools in your tool box - Made in U.S.A. My crimping tool I've had for many years is also made in the U.S.A. and is a pleasure to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 You could use rajah ends that twist on at the spark plug and soldered ends at the distributor and coil. No crimping required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Shown is a USA good quality Belden H-Duty crimping tool used for all spark plug wire terminal ends... Mine looks almost exactly like that crimper. The stripper on the end is so handy when making the wires the proper length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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