ArdWrknTrk Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Dorman and Standard have a bunch of OEM style terminals that I have used for various Bullnose repairs. You basically have to search visually through O'reilly's site to find the right one before you'll know the part number, but they are out there. I got this assorted pack which helped me a bunch, but they have a lot of other styles too. Digiley has a boatload of connectors as well.... https://www.digikey.com/en/products/category/contacts/2008?_gl=1%2A152e2v%2A_up%2AMQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3kQF0_KQHWkuTlr3zb0qaBpWvt3Te0P6u5WVg4HoUVC9VWvJVfBvvhoCuUQQAvD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Digiley has a boatload of connectors as well.... https://www.digikey.com/en/products/category/contacts/2008?_gl=1%2A152e2v%2A_up%2AMQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3kQF0_KQHWkuTlr3zb0qaBpWvt3Te0P6u5WVg4HoUVC9VWvJVfBvvhoCuUQQAvD_BwE If we figure it out we need to record it. I can figure out where to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 If we figure it out we need to record it. I can figure out where to do that. I'm pretty sure that Bill does have some part numbers (but maybe I'm mistaking Chisler terminals?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickelplate Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 If we figure it out we need to record it. I can figure out where to do that. Well, if we're recording the numbers I can tell you that the pins for the speaker connector on a 1986 that I just got are these: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-conduct-tite/lighting---electrical/connectors---terminals/wire-terminals/389c357f2202/dorman-conduct-tite-20-to-18-gauge-technical-terminal-connector/cti0/85347/v/a/5331/automotive-truck-1991-ford-f-250?pos=160 O'R also had a Standard part that was the same thing that was a bit cheaper. Instead of splicing my new speaker wire into the old Ford wiring, I wanted to make my own connectors end-to-end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Well, if we're recording the numbers I can tell you that the pins for the speaker connector on a 1986 that I just got are these: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-conduct-tite/lighting---electrical/connectors---terminals/wire-terminals/389c357f2202/dorman-conduct-tite-20-to-18-gauge-technical-terminal-connector/cti0/85347/v/a/5331/automotive-truck-1991-ford-f-250?pos=160 O'R also had a Standard part that was the same thing that was a bit cheaper. Instead of splicing my new speaker wire into the old Ford wiring, I wanted to make my own connectors end-to-end. About 10 or so years ago, I built a speaker harness for my F150, and I remember picking up the terminals from Autozone in the Dorman Conductite section. It was a random assortment, but I only needed two or three packs of them if I recall correctly. I'm not sure if they still have them now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 About 10 or so years ago, I built a speaker harness for my F150, and I remember picking up the terminals from Autozone in the Dorman Conductite section. It was a random assortment, but I only needed two or three packs of them if I recall correctly. I'm not sure if they still have them now though. Ford uses a lot of the box style spade terminals. The problem is the distribution boxes are from the 90s. Ford used a spade and a box terminal there with a locking hole that engages with a plastic locking hammer inside the distribution box. Here is that hammer. You pull down on it with a tool to release the contact. I roughly drew the shape of it. That hammer engages with this hole. This style of spade appears to be a 16-14 awg terminal. The Ford box terminal doesn't need a hole because it is a full box that inherently catches the lock. Ford looks to have used this for 12awg wire making me think these are 10-12awg capable terminals. While I have found box terminals they are not the right size (1/4"ish). These terminals have a guide tab on one side to ensure they are inserted correctly into the relay socket. That tab aligns with a cut out on the relay socket itself. My hope was to avoided a splice at the box here to the old wire stubs. I can expirement if needed with other types of terminals and worst case scenario some electrical safe RTV to pot the back of the socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Dorman and Standard have a bunch of OEM style terminals that I have used for various Bullnose repairs. You basically have to search visually through O'reilly's site to find the right one before you'll know the part number, but they are out there. I got this assorted pack which helped me a bunch, but they have a lot of other styles too. Clips and Fasteners is my go to for OEM odds and ends standards. You can buy specific terminals there. I actually happen to have a box of Ford wedgelocks In bought ages ago next to me lol They have the box there but it's 18awg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Clips and Fasteners is my go to for OEM odds and ends standards. You can buy specific terminals there. I actually happen to have a box of Ford wedgelocks In bought ages ago next to me lol They have the box there but it's 18awg This is close. 1/4" spade just missing the locking hole. It has a Ford part number. Maybe that base number is close to the same for the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 This is close. 1/4" spade just missing the locking hole. It has a Ford part number. Maybe that base number is close to the same for the other one. Don't forget Auveco. https://www.auveco.com/products/electrical/terminalsandwireconnectors/oemshellsandterminals I think many Clips & Fasteners are just reboxed Auveco product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Don't forget Auveco. https://www.auveco.com/products/electrical/terminalsandwireconnectors/oemshellsandterminals I think many Clips & Fasteners are just reboxed Auveco product. Nice 👍 In all reality these were probably made by either Delphi, Tyco or Amphenol and are probably discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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