How To Crimp Weatherpack Connectors With Seal-All / Delphi Crimper

[@dmisner100]

Nice, clearly explained and shown steps. Thanks for the work putting this together.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

You're very welcome Dave! I hope this "conversion" leads to more happy flights in all of our Revmasters.

[@BL-jr8tk]

Top notch my man. Thank you. Just made a solid repair to my Polaris Sportsman.

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

New subscriber!! This is the best video I could find!!!! The pics helped, the up close view of the crimper, camera angles etc!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome, thank you! I'm glad they helped.

[@nv1493]

Still a GREAT clear video. No stupid music, just to the point. Well done , thanks.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@mihaiivan8649]

Thank you for this video. One of the best and most to the point videos about crimping terminals.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome! 👍 I'm glad it helped.

[@insertuniquenamehere396]

After watching 4 videos that either never zoomed in to show the process or there was no Audio instructions. KZbins algorithm gave me this perfect video recommendation thank you sir for making my day easier and for a great instructional video.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thank you, I'm glad it helped! 👍 Ironically, I'm currently editing 2 more weatherpack vids. One even closer, with a macro lens and one comparing genuine Delphi to cheap knockoffs.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

As promised, here is the one that goes in closer if you need it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmrSen1_a6eKh7s

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

Sofar the best ever metri pack instructions. Thank you.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Wow, that's saying something! Thank you, glad it helped.

[@jimmarshall807]

Thanks very much, this is the clearest video I've seen on putting these connectors together - I'll be using one for the first time tomorrow fitting a satnav to my motorcycle. Many videos just blow through or completely ignore the details. I've watched about 5 so far that haven't thought to show whether to put male connector in the male housing or the female housing, which part of the crimping tool to use when, and how to align the connector pin wings with the housing. 👍👍👍

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome, I'm glad it helped! These are the best connectors to use for that application, and I've personally used them in dirt bikes and ATVs. How'd your project turn out?

[@trytryandtryagain52]

Just bought some connectors. Now I know how to use them. Great video. Thanks.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Excellent, glad it helped! 👍👍👍 They're great connectors that hold up to a ton of punishment.

[@matthewtomberlin7733]

Just helped me finish a job on a farm sprayer! Thanks!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome! Glad it helped. 👍

[@omorin34]

Thanks for the vid! I'm adding a remote start to my Ram 2500 but I'm also building a Vans RV 7 as well. Positive Ill be using this with the Vans later on.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome! RVs are sweet airplanes, always keeping an eye open for an affordable project... Ironically on a recent EDM install, i learned that JPI uses a very similar connector called a metripack, FAA approved. Just solidifies my stance on using them for aviation applications.

[@Gfunkbus76]

Just got myself some of these for an automotive rewiring job I'm doing, thanks for the clear and concise video!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Sweet, glad this video helped! These are great connectors and doing well on my air cooled VW aircraft engine. WAY better than the originals.

[@Rich-ic8wl]

Just bought a pontoon boat and am running some electrical wires using the Delphi connecters which I've never used. Excellent video - appreciate your instructional video. With your Sonex....you're probably heading to Airventure in a few weeks. CAVU

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks Rich! A pontoon boat sounds like a perfect application for these connectors, congrats on the purchase. As for OSH, hopefully next year. My Alaska trip and other commitments ate up my vacation time.

[@ojulieann]

Great video, and I couldn’t help noticing the P-38 literature! Beautifully presented instructional video. Only part I could have used more close ups (and slow)was in how to exactly position the terminal into the crimping tool before squeezing the handles. No big deal though, I figured it out. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks! That book was a surprise gift and even signed by the "Doorknob" himself. I'm a LIFE LONG warbird fan, love to read about them and the true Greatest Generation who piloted them. Flying a real one is on my bucket list someday, but for now my little Sonex will have to do. Thanks for the feedback on the vid, you're not alone. I'll keep that in mind for the future. In the meantime, I'm considering creating a Google drive folder with close up shots to supplement this one.

[@ernestanonde3218]

Very technical yet interesting and inspiring. Thank you

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thank you so much Ernest! That's the wonderful thing about being a content creator, we both hope to teach and inspire people to do good things.

[@swatson0061]

Worked awesome. Thanks man.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Sweet, glad it helped!

[@robwilliams3484]

Thank you for the video cleared some stuff up

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Absolutely, glad it helped!

[@christophersawtelle2558]

Great video, thank you.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Absolutely, glad it helped! 👍👍👍

[@fuzzy5101]

Nice very straight forward got to do my fans

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks Alex! 👍👍👍 Let us know how you make out with them. Mine are holding up well and I've been getting good feedback from others.

[@stevenpope9304]

Thanks for the video.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Absolutely, glad to help!

[@schwemdog1]

When dealing with aviation wiring I try not to solder. The solder can cause a failure point where it wicks down in the wire and becomes brittle when exposed to vibration . Just food for thought. I'll usually use a crimp with a double barrel where it crimps to the wire and the insulation or a bare connector and heat shrink adhesive tubing. Would it be possible to put heat shrink on after crimping the wire but before crimping the water proof donut?

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

I typically agree 100% on soldering connections for aviation use. I had one fail on my CDI ignition box ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHaYaXeMf9FkkKs ), broke clean off of the board. In this case, I was hoping that the nature of the terminal itself would prevent this, but it's definitely something I'll be keeping an eye on. Regarding heat shrink, you can run a tube right up to the wire crimp for the terminal, and then run the silicone seal on. That was one thing I did on the connectors that needed to be doubled up out of the CDI box ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4SupGqplLySqq8 ). If you want to heat shrink the crimped wire portion with a short piece of tubing, I think you would have enough room inside the connector body. But it could probably only be a touch longer than the crimp area. It'd be difficult to use a longer continuous piece. Something to look into though.

[@schwemdog1]

@@LeftSeatAdventures another possibility would be to maybe squeeze a little dab of silicone into the end of the connector where the wire is coming out. It could remove the possibility of vibration at the solder. The downside being you wouldn't be able to take the wire out of the connector in the future.

[@NeverEnoughPyro40]

Soldering is never recommended anything with an engine, Just take a look at any automobile, race car, motorcycle, watercraft or aircraft! People also seem to forget that if there is an electrical issue and a wire overheats soldered joints could come apart and fail, Plus it can cause a short somewhere else!

[@rdmd]

The overall content of the tutorial is very helpful. My only suggestion would be perhaps to take some close-up shots of the connectors after you finish them and hold them still. Even by stopping the video and going frame by frame, I was unable to get a clear view of the connectors because you were rotating them when you were showing them off, lol.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback Robert, I will keep that in mind for future videos. 👍

[@markbrock9020]

Very nice video. I like the care you put into your work. If I could suggest one thing. Napa makes something called Sil-Glyde that is a silicon based sealant, non-hardening to help things slide into place and seal better. Might keep seals from damage while sliding into place and long term better waterproofing. (Di-Electric grease is probably the better fit).

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

That's a great idea, thanks! The seals definitely do drag a bit on the insulation, doesn't surprise me at all to be from Napa. I might have to make an updated video in the future with all the great tips I've been getting. 👍👍👍

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Over a year later, I finally made the close up video and used the Sil-Glyde. Much better and thanks for the tip! 👍👍👍

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@64prostock]

where did you get the tool and the metal connectors

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

The Delphi tools come as a set from Amazon: amzn.to/3dZlidQ The Seal-All terminals with silicone seals are from Aircraft Spruce: www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/sealAllconnectors8.php You can also get complete kits on Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@64prostock]

thank you !

[@dwiwahyudi6562]

how removal male conector?

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

There's two locking tabs to open the connector body, then the terminals can be pushed out of it using the removal tool here: amzn.to/3mwmk5k

[@Rich-ic8wl]

Are the Delphi and Seal-all products are interchangable?

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Hi Rich, yes they are. Funny thing is, if you order the "Seal All" connectors from Aircraft Spruce, the plastic bodies actually have DELPHI scribed right on them. I'm guessing that Seal-All only makes the seals and terminals. I'm doing another video on them shortly that'll clearly show this.

[@Rich-ic8wl]

@@LeftSeatAdventures Much thanks! I had ordered a Delphi kit for the boat a few months back and ran low on the two prong connectors and now need three of them for an LED light installation on the Piper. Yes-I plan to order them from Aircraft Spruce as per your confirmation that they are both the same. Best regards!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

@@Rich-ic8wl Glad I could help Rich!

[@jijiegarage3456]

what the brand crimper you use bro?

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Mine are the Seal-All brand available from Aircraft Spruce, but they look an awful lot like the GM Delphi crimpers available here: amzn.to/3AIUTuP Good solid crimpers made with proper steel, no flex. Or there's this one that also comes with the pin removal tool: amzn.to/3dZlidQ Cheers!

[@jijiegarage3456]

@@LeftSeatAdventures tq bro for the detail.

[@rolleper2619]

No, you should NOT twist the wire and you should NOT solder afterwards.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Agreed, I no longer do either. Wish I could update this old video to reflect that.

[@seephor]

You shouldn't twist the wires for these connectors. This prevents the little tabs from working themselves into the wire. You want the strands to be straight so the tabs enter the wire and form a figure B

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

That's a very good point! 👍 Double checking the Seal All manual, it does show the strands remaining straight. I just twisted them out of habit. They've held up well, but not best practice. Thanks for the feedback.

[@EvilChuckie]

Please don't solder aviation connections in high-vibration environments the mechanical lock keeps the wire securely attached, they don't offer the same conductivity as a soldered connection, soldered connections offer superior conductivity but are more likely to work-harden and break where the solder ends at a stress point.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

You're 100% correct! I even referenced the NASA study on solder joints in a previous video where one failed on my CDI box, then completely whiffed it on this one. I'll see if I can add a card or something to make the point.

[@jozzocz]

2:30 twisting is not acceptable for every crimping

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jamiecady]

don’t solder your crimps!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Agreed, i don’t do that anymore and it’s reflected in the updated video.