Wiring thru firewall

[1994xlt]

I wonder if I could run it thru the firewall without depining it if I go thru the clutch pedal now I just gotta figure out how to get to it

 

[Curious Hound]

I wonder if I could run it thru the firewall without depining it if I go thru the clutch pedal now I just gotta figure out how to get to it

You can. It just takes a bigger hole in the grommet and that would not be self-sealing.

The pins are held into the connector by tiny little barbs. To remove one, you have to squeeze the little barbs so the pin can be pulled back out. It usually takes a de-pinning tool, though with patience, you can do it with a tiny eye-glasses screwdriver. I believe that is a Molex connector. So it would take a Molex depinning tool.

 

[RobbieD]

I have no clue on how depin it I guess I’m gonna have to do this project another time I don’t know what I’m doing

Typically you just use an appropriate tool to push into the plastic connector to pry down a locking tab on the metal terminal. The tool has to fit without bending or breaking anything. In some cases you can use a small screwdriver, but in other cases you'll need a specialty tool made just for the task.

@Curious Hound does great how-to's; it'd be well worth it to wait and see if he can put something together.

Can you give us a clear pic of the mating end of that connector?

If it is a Molex, you'll need a special round de-pinning tool.

I wonder if I could run it thru the firewall without depining it if I go thru the clutch pedal now I just gotta figure out how to get to it

A metal plate covers the clutch hole. You could cut a slot in the metal, but you would still need to add a rubber grommet around the wire when you reinstall it.

 

[SenorNoob]

That looks just like the connectors on the chinese 4-wheelers I'm used to working on. If so the pins area very loose fit and can be removed with a bent paperclip.

 

[Curious Hound]

Here's a simple little video. Sorry about my voice and breathing. I'm recovering from a head cold.

 

[1994xlt]

Typically you just use an appropriate tool to push into the plastic connector to pry down a locking tab on the metal terminal. The tool has to fit without bending or breaking anything. In some cases you can use a small screwdriver, but in other cases you'll need a specialty tool made just for the task.

@Curious Hound does great how-to's; it'd be well worth it to wait and see if he can put something together.

Can you give us a clear pic of the mating end of that connector?

If it is a Molex, you'll need a special round de-pinning tool.



A metal plate covers the clutch hole. You could cut a slot in the metal, but you would still need to add a rubber grommet around the wire when you reinstall it.

I ended up running the wire thru the clutch cover piece, I need to put some foam or somthing in there now it’s cold as hell on my feet now

 

[1994xlt]

Typically you just use an appropriate tool to push into the plastic connector to pry down a locking tab on the metal terminal. The tool has to fit without bending or breaking anything. In some cases you can use a small screwdriver, but in other cases you'll need a specialty tool made just for the task.

@Curious Hound does great how-to's; it'd be well worth it to wait and see if he can put something together.

Can you give us a clear pic of the mating end of that connector?

If it is a Molex, you'll need a special round de-pinning tool.



A metal plate covers the clutch hole. You could cut a slot in the metal, but you would still need to add a rubber grommet around the wire when you reinstall it.

I did that I need to addd some great stuff foam or something to seal it up and make it not rub

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Here's a simple little video. Sorry about my voice and breathing. I'm recovering from a head cold.

Thanks for making that vid, I learned a bit. I liked that you didn't delete when you had problems, it makes me feel better about my attempts... Lol. Many years ago I bought a pack of disconnect tools from Princess Auto. There is 12 different ends on two six sided aluminum pucks that has been good enough for all the wire ends I have attempted.

 

[Curious Hound]

Thanks for making that vid, I learned a bit. I liked that you didn't delete when you had problems, it makes me feel better about my attempts... Lol. Many years ago I bought a pack of disconnect tools from Princess Auto. There is 12 different ends on two six sided aluminum pucks that has been good enough for all the wire ends I have attempted.

I need a set of tools like that.

I've been doing this kind of stuff for more than 44 years. I'm still learning and I still have days when things don't go quite right (or even close to right). People need to know that they aren't struggling alone.

 

[1994xlt]

I need a set of tools like that.

I've been doing this kind of stuff for more than 44 years. I'm still learning and I still have days when things don't go quite right (or even close to right). People need to know that they aren't struggling alone.

I need a set of tools like that.

I've been doing this kind of stuff for more than 44 years. I'm still learning and I still have days when things don't go quite right (or even close to right). People need to know that they aren't struggling alone.

Problem is society and just people really do think they are struggling alone

 

[bobbywalter]

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and i fawk everything up.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

To all with experience;
If in was to invest in just one brand connectors for auto/marine/trailer, which would you pick and why? I'm looking for decent price and longevity.
I'll buy the correct tools.

 

[Curious Hound]

I have gravitated toward weatherpak. None of the good stuff is cheap. And I'm not sure they are all suitable for every purpose, ie; high current vs. Low current. Weatherpak and Deutsch seem to be the most prevalent.

I'd like to see the discussion on this, myself.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

To all with experience;
If in was to invest in just one brand connectors for auto/marine/trailer, which would you pick and why? I'm looking for decent price and longevity.
I'll buy the correct tools.

Weatherpack works with a broad range of wire sizes and amperage. Downside is it’s big connectors and your choices are single, double, triple, 4 in both flat or square, 5 in flat, 6 in round. Beyond that is a 22 pin bulkhead connector and that’s it. To build a 7-pin connection, you need two connectors. 18-12 gauge wire is what it’s rated for but I’ve been successful with 20 gauge and 10 gauge.

Deutsch DT connectors top out at 14ga for wire but go all the way down to 24 gauge. They have no single pin connectors but they have up to 12 pins in a connector in 2 pin increments and are smaller connectors. There’s also a larger Deutsch connector type that will take thicker wires.

Metra is the other semi-common one and it’s a cheap system compared to the other two.

I bought into Weatherpack first, then ended up buying into Deutsch DT stuff too. Hated spending all that buying into two systems but it covers things better. I bought a crimp tool kit from eBay/Amazon that has a selection of release tools, a Weatherpack/Metra crimper, a stamped contact Deutsch and the three closed pin Deutsch crimpers.