Re: Wiring Disconnects 1965 Dodge Coronet 500

Hello,

This was answered in another post about tools however I just took an old pocket screwdriver and ground it to fit and it worked great. There are a couple of different methods of the terminal being held in the connector.

Many you come in from the open end of he connector there is a catch on the back side of the connector, press it in and it will allow the wire to be removed.

The male part releases from the side. If you go to this site and enlarge the picture (not promoting this product, it just had a picture) you will see the female and male connectors and how they release.

https://www.ebay.com/i/282332563366?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=282332563366&targetid=917185845248&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9061204&poi=&campaignid=10460085339&mkgroupid=109413764131&rlsatarget=pla-917185845248&abcId=2145999&merchantid=114714252&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo6D4BRDgARIsAA6uN1_8RV0WjmF6CDknZ9sxqvKdgjhDTtPt1GrYUTNFnHHkxWxbUsq8WPcaAh5OEALw_wcB

Wow, if the link works, if not just search on B Body Bulkhead Connectors.

It is really important that the proper tools and connectors be used. Many if not most of the insulated connectors are being so cheap they do not hold the wire. Watch what you buy, when I used insulated connectors if possible I pull of the insulation, slide heat shrink down the wire, crimp, solder and heat shrink. Just don't over solder the solder will wick back into the wire and make is stiff on the other side of the connector.

Don't scrimp on tools, a good ratchet crimper with a full set of dies is a very good investment. The China ones are good and worth purchasing, mine will even do sparkplug wires. Here is a picture of a double crimp I made when repairing the wiring on my car. Even with a good crimp I apply a very small amount of solder to prevent the wire from pulling out.

Dennis C.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 12:28:54 PM UTC-7, The Ramcharger wrote:

Members,

I am back at it finally working on the Wiring Harness for the 65 Coronet.

I have figured out the where all the wires go from using a combination different schematics, (Service Manual, Laminated 3rd. Party, one provided at this forum), and they were all a great help for tracing.

Then I compared the Fuse Block ( One from a Bone Yard which had all the wires still attached) with the one on the car and then one on the Dash Board wiring harness I purchased from Year One. None of them matched up exactly due to the different options on the car they came from or produced for. Allot of tracking wires.

I am now at the point of reconfiguring the Fuse Block from Year One to match the Service Manual.

What I need to locate a Supplier for the Female and Male insulated disconnects for Wire AWG from 20 thru 08. Don’t know if anyone makes the plastic casing that the disconnects, M &F, would fit into before plugging them together?

Finally question, Is there a secret to extracting the disconnects from the existing casing with out damaging the fitting and plug casing? I have a couple that I did get one or two out by brute force and miniature screw driver tips. They seemed ok and went back in with a click but came out with very minor pressure compared my extracting method.

Any help would be appreciated.

Dodge 440CI Coronet 500