Evinrude Terminal Tools

BigB9000

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I recently purchased some Evinrude terminal removal tools off eBay, and I'm not quite sure I'm pleased.

A little background; I do a lot of wiring modifications and repairs on various things. I have a large selection of specialized crimp and terminal tools.
I take my repairs and tools very seriously.

I thought I would expand my selection and purchase the correct tools for servicing the Johnnyrudes I occasionally work on (as a hobby) and purchased this set for $80.
Like a dummy, I didn't see if the actual tools were available.

Set came quickly and well packaged.

My problem is it seems to be a generic screwdriver handle with a series of roll-pins inserted to achieve the correct diameter tube.
The smallest is really the problem, as is the screw-driver shaft, roll-pin, and another roll-pin inserted. This many parts cause it to seem weak, and it came pre-bent as well!

Am I being crazy and are these fine? or should i return them and spend the extra $10 and get Exinrudes version?
 

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gm280

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BigB9000, I have used a lot of connector tools, both for installation and extraction. Not seeing the tools very clearly in your pictures, those look like the typical extraction tools. You slide them into outside of the pin or socket to release the prongs holding them in place and remove the connector. Not sure what type connector tool you are looking for, but they do make crimping tools and installation tools for every type connected made. So you just have to figure out what you have and then go to that manufacturer to get their tools. :noidea:
 

BigB9000

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Yeah my phone is junk. Made the girlfriend come over and I used her phone.

This is to remove the connectors on most 1977+ outboard.
I'm aware proper tools are made, and know how they work, but this surely cant be it?
 

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GA_Boater

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I don't see anything wrong with the tools. They are just like the ones I've been using since the early 60's. Save the ten bucks. Or send 'em back and buy new tools for a lot less. Generic insertion/extraction tools are no different than J/E or CDI tools. They aren't made for heavy work. The tool only depresses two springy flanges that keep the pins in the connector block.
 

Scott Danforth

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Could be worse, they could be the plastic deutsch pin extracting tools that are a one-time use
 
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