Inexpensive Amphenol connector crimper?

[Klink]

Can someone recommend a specific model of Amphenol connector crimpers for pre-2000 Johnson Evinrude engines? Something under $35?

 

[Scott Danforth]

$35 is cheap. A deutsch crimp tool is $280

 

[oldboat1]

vise-grips, used carefully.

 

[Klink]

vise-grips, used carefully.

Excellent, I wasn't expecting that answer. For as infrequently as I'll be using it, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks.​

 

[Klink]

Any ideas for the Amphenol Insertion and Pin Removal tools? I used a wire for the Socket Removal tool. Those are the three tools that sell for like $80.

 

[oldboat1]

got a cheap idea there too! I use the head of a finishing nail for removal (has a dimple in it to help center on the pin).
A needle nosed pliers seems to work for insertion of the pin, maybe with a little WD40 to assist.

 

[Klink]

got a cheap idea there too! I use the head of a finishing nail for removal (has a dimple in it to help center on the pin).
A needle nosed pliers seems to work for insertion of the pin, maybe with a little WD40 to assist.

Yes, the finishing nail has the dimple, good one for the pin. The insertion tool seems to just be a tube cut in half, will try the needle nose.

Thanks for the advices!

 

[Scott Danforth]

you can get the deutsch tools, they are plastic, however they generally break. the Amphenal tools at 80 are worth the money.

 

[Klink]

OK, to update this thread with more information I've come up with, here’s a video that explains the OMC Amphenol connectors and how to work on them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3JwWdBInI .

Here is his crimper he uses, ( but he says that for small use to get the cheaper non-ratcheting type) http://www.amazon.com/Metri-Pack-Pac...gateway&sr=8-4


Now, this is the equivalent in non-ratcheting and it is under $30 with free shipping http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Packard...gateway&sr=8-6

 

[Klink]

Here's the non-ratcheting crimper.