Scud Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 This also gave me an excuse to play with my new ratcheting crimpers. OMG, they are so much better than the stamped steel ones. A real pleasure to use. I'd like to get a look at those . . . . . . . . Ya think? Somebody mentioned the ratcheting crimpers a while back; I think it was Lucky Phil. Here they are, along with some related stuff that makes me a Goots-e-lectrician: The ratcheting crimpers black/yellow handle were my recent purchase, along with a box of assorted crimp-on terminals and a box assorted size/color heat-shrink. You didn't ask, but also I pulled out my favorite wire stripper. This is an "automatic" or "self-adjusting" wire stripper. It clamps the wire, cuts the insulation, then pulls the insulation off in a clever series of movements from only only squeeze of the (red) handles. And for comparison, the old tools, which have moved to the back of the drawer... possibly never to be used again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 After years of using the crimping jaws on my wire strippers, I finally bought an actual crimper. Huge difference! It's not even the fancy ratcheting type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Roy Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Those pressed steel crimpers are miserable to use, get a pair of Klein 1005 like most electricians have. https://www.amazon.ca/4-Inch-Crimping-Cutting-Insulated-Non-Terminals/dp/B0006M6Y5M/ref=sr_1_1/168-9876531-6889516?ie=UTF8&qid=1482785768&sr=8-1&keywords=klein+crimping+tool I see Scuds about #5 oops they moved to #3 on the page, they look good too, probably make a nicer job of the insulated crimps Klein tools are pretty hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas everyone! What brand of crimpers do we prefer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 The ratcheting crimpers that Scud has in the upper right of the photo are the best you can buy. There are different companies that market them . Some are sold in a kit form with different jaws . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 The ratcheting crimpers that Scud has in the upper right of the photo are the best you can buy. There are different companies that market them . Some are sold in a kit form with different jaws . Oh, I dunno.. these bad boys are pretty good. [/url] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Where did these come from ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Where did these come from ? Swap meet at the national Antique Airplane fly in. About 20 bux. I also picked up a Snap On 1/4" drive "Torque meter" that's perfect for stretching the belts on a 4V for about the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 They looked " aviation " quality . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 They looked " aviation " quality . Is that like "marine grade" for people who are afraid of falling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes. I suppose so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes. I suppose so There should be an understandable hierarchy of tool grades. Something like: >HF & Chinee online >Local hardware store >Tool truck/ Professional Quality >Marine Grade >Aviation Approved >Space Program unobtanium-made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hmmm. I like the scale . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Yes. I suppose soThere should be an understandable hierarchy of tool grades. Something like: >HF & Chinee online >Local hardware store >Tool truck/ Professional Quality >Marine Grade >Aviation Approved >Space Program unobtanium-made I use this crimper extensively. Has never failed me. https://www.harborfreight.com/ratcheting-crimping-tool-97420.html $15 not on sale. Although these are the ones I use the most. GM Delphi Weatherpack Crimper Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005K006QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f2pgzbY44M70R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbolesaz Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 So, I did my 1st extended night ride on the Scura over the weekend. I noticed that occasionally, my lights would get very bright. All of the lights, headlight, brake, gauge faces. This would happen randomly, no rhyme or reason that I could figure out. They would stay bright for a few seconds to a few minutes. Didn't seem to affect any other systems. I'm guessing I have the bad regulator ground syndrome. The theory being that without the ground, the regulator cannot establish the voltage reference and lets the full generator output pass. Can anyone confirm this hypothesis with their own experience. BTW, it has all new super duper relays, installed with di-electric grease (a.k.a. Vaseline) so don't go there. BTW2, haven't had a chance to hook up a voltmeter and go for a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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