• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

crimping my first set of HEI wires today and need some help

  • Thread starter Thread starter jerry S
  • Start date Start date Apr 2, 2005

jerry S

New Member
Sep 3, 2003
1,365
1
0
52.22N 5.12E
Apr 2, 2005
#1
  • Apr 2, 2005
  • #1
this would be a dumb question if I still had the instructions but I don't and MSD doesn't have any on its site. I don't know which way to insert the teminal into the crimper. Does anyone have instrucions for the universal set they could scan and email me? Thanks.

jS
 

dolfan87

Founding Member
Dec 28, 2000
1,242
0
0
Lake Havasu, AZ
www.finheaven.com
Apr 2, 2005
#2
  • Apr 2, 2005
  • #2
Jerry, do you have those wires that require the special crimping tool?

Like This?
 

jerry S

New Member
Sep 3, 2003
1,365
1
0
52.22N 5.12E
Apr 2, 2005
#3
  • Apr 2, 2005
  • #3
dolfan87 said:
Jerry, do you have those wires that require the special crimping tool?

Like This?
Click to expand...

Yes and I even have such a tool. I am unsure as to which side the terminal to put facing which part of the die. In that picture, I know the terminal fits into the right side of the die but up or down?
 

67coupe351w

New Member
Jan 31, 2004
424
0
0
Portland, OR
Apr 2, 2005
#4
  • Apr 2, 2005
  • #4
jerry S said:
Yes and I even have such a tool. I am unsure as to which side the terminal to put facing which part of the die.
Click to expand...

Before crimped the terminal looks like a U.

Put the curve of the U into the large radious on the crimping die and the tips of the U will get bent over and back down into the plug wire by the two smaller radius'
 

jerry S

New Member
Sep 3, 2003
1,365
1
0
52.22N 5.12E
Apr 2, 2005
#5
  • Apr 2, 2005
  • #5
67coupe351w said:
Before crimped the terminal looks like a U.

Put the curve of the U into the large radious on the crimping die and the tips of the U will get bent over and back down into the plug wire by the two smaller radius'
Click to expand...

I found some instructions that are for use with the crimping tool that came with the wires. The tool is similar to the speciality crimping tool I have and here is an image in a link:

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/69838/#

So to clarify, the bottom of the "U" (closed portion of the U) goes into the part with the raised ridge in the middle, the part that is shaped like a "W"

or

the U part of the tab goes into the U part on the crimp tool with the crimp tabs going into the "W" shaped part?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
972
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
C
Ignition Timing
  • churdle
  • Feb 4, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
718
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 8, 2025
Willybill32
A
95 Gt intermittent backfire
  • A_A_Ron
  • May 26, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
429
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 26, 2025
A_A_Ron
A
Tightening upper control arm bushings at ride height dilemma… need some help
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Dec 27, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
51
Views
5K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 27, 2025
General karthief
Electrical Need some help with my wire tuck
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Oct 29, 2023
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 30, 2023
General karthief
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?