[T3] Generator ... Again

[Jim Adney]

On 20 Sep 2012 at 17:30, Brent Bottolfson wrote:

> On 9/20/12 5:20 PM, Brent Bottolfson wrote:
> >
> > On 9/20/12 12:46 PM, Adriel Rowley wrote:
> >>
> >> Then there is the fact that brass terminals with the insulation crimp 
> >> tab are not available. Found them with a single tab, but not double.
> >>
> > Here you go:
> > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/170324-1/?qs=VKrXD49J9Eq2rBqFYse93Q%3d%3d 
> >
> > I bought a bunch when I installed my harness.
> 
> Looking at it again, I guess these only have a single crimp for the 
> insulation as well.  Did the factory ones have two crimp tabs?  I don't 
> remember that.

The ones you found have one pair of crimp wings for the conductor and 
one more for the insulation. I think that's what Adriel was looking 
for. Yes, you can find them if you look hard enough.

The one you showed was for a 3/16" tab, which VW didn't use, but 
Mouser shows others, including the very common 1/4" size. The 
generator output required a 3/8" quick connect, which is the hard one 
to find. I don't see that size, but it may be there.

Nevertheless, VW also supplied repair parts, and it looks like the 
connector needed here would have been a 111 971 962. While makeshift 
repairs seemed to be the rule, it's always possible to run into a 
conscientious mechanic who has the right crimper.  

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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