bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
12/23/19 4:14 p.m.

I'm prepping to make an engine wiring harness to run megasquirt on the SRT-4 Engine in my project. I have all of the engine harness connectors with 4-6 inches of wiring still attached, but rather than splice and solder I would rather crimp on new pins that fit the connectors for a cleaner install.

I have not been able to figure out what style of connectors that Chrysler used so that I can source new crimp on pins that fit them. Any suggestions?  A good view of the connectors used on this engine can be seen here:https://www.kinnettickreations.com/srt-4-engine-harness 

 

Thank you!

wheelsmithy
wheelsmithy GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
12/23/19 4:48 p.m.

I know next to nothing, but am interested in the answer.

I imagine you've seen project Binky #26. Also, in is European, and might not be of use. Sanitary, though.

Professor_Brap
Professor_Brap Dork
12/23/19 6:10 p.m.

How easy button do you want. They use multi brand of connectors. Easy button is to send jacob a few dollars and he will answer questions. 

bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
12/23/19 6:25 p.m.
wheelsmithy said:

I know next to nothing, but am interested in the answer.

I imagine you've seen project Binky #26. Also, in is European, and might not be of use. Sanitary, though.

That's what started me on this odyssey..

 

I followed Dr. Brap's guidance and emailed the guy that runs the website I linked above. He was able to supply the pins and seals that fit the connectors. cool

NorseDave
NorseDave Reader
12/23/19 6:29 p.m.

Hit up Corsa Technic

They have pics on their site of loads of auto connectors, you can search by number of terminals, get all the little fiddly parts needed, decent crimp tools, etc.  If you have an oddball one and ask them, they'll actually try to figure out what it is.  I had one of those off a Ford and could not find the original part numbers (ie, housing, terminals, etc) at all.  I emailed them and after about a week, they got back to me with a similar story - could not find a cross-reference to the original anywhere.  But they sent me a link to a pigtail with the right connector.  

Unusual to get actual humans providing good customer service these days...

AnthonyGS
AnthonyGS Dork
12/23/19 6:47 p.m.

Your new friend will be weatherpack connectors.  I would replace all of them with these as they are industry standard on heavy diesels used outdoors.  I wouldn't fiddle with OEM domestic car connectors for any amount of money (I have done it).  Cut the wires you want use new connectors and them loom them as you want and use the plastic sheathing you like.  The wire itself is far more valuable than trying to reuse connectors. 

You will want to buy a set of crimping tool specifically for these connectors, but once you have them viola.  You will be able to rewire anything you want to and have better than OEM results. If you put dielectric grease in a weatherpack connector, you don't have to worry about connection integrity, corrosion, and a host of other wiring issues.  Ideally once you have each wire crimped in it's metal connetor (male or female) you hit it with a dab of solder let it cool then slide it into the plastic connector. 

 

Professor_Brap
Professor_Brap Dork
12/23/19 6:49 p.m.

In reply to bgkast :

When i get some folding money i wanna buy his harness for my car.

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