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Offline steven c

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Molex connecters
« on: November 30, 2016, 06:38:35 PM »
 I need some Molex pins for a t3's connecters at the headlight. Would anyone know the correct size? I can't figure out the dimensions given here. It would be nice if they had a diagram.
https://www.arrow.com/en/products/0002092103/molex
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2016, 06:54:15 PM »
 Hi steven, I scrolled down further on the page you have listed and it shows a diameter of 2.36mm or .093" for the pin listed . Don't know what's on the Guzzi without measuring... :popcorn:

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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2016, 06:59:19 PM »
At the pin it is 2.4 mm and length of 22mm. They have depth listed I'm not sure this is the OD.
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2016, 07:33:47 PM »
 The way I read it , the 4.83mm is the maximum outside diameter other than the pin, and the 5.33 is the actual pin length not overall length... :popcorn:

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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2016, 09:56:55 PM »
All of the Molex connectors on my older smallblocks use the .093" pins. I'd be surprised if they ever used the smaller ones, .062" I think. I've been lucky, my local Fry's has most of the connectors and all of the pins and tools in stock. There are also Molex clones, same sizes and pins, different manufacturer. Looking through the Molex catalog is tedious.*Lots* of connectors in there!
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2016, 12:31:46 AM »
We used to use the same Molex connectors at a manufacturing company where I used to work.  .062 & .093 are the sizes I am familiar with.  In my limited exposure, I have only seen the .093 size on Guzzis.  I did a search on the Newark Electronics site and come up with the links below for pins that I think match the originals.  They will certainly fit, work and would my be choice if buying some.  Some of the connections on my 850T are double crimps, and test the limit of what the pins can handle size-wise.

This link for Female pins (Part Number: 02-09-1104) that are rated for up to a 14awg conductor - the largest I could find in the listing:http://www.newark.com/molex/02-09-1104/contact-socket-20-14awg-crimp/dp/37H7276

For the male pins(Part Number: 02-09-2103):http://www.newark.com/molex/02-09-2103/contact-pin-20-14awg-crimp/dp/18J1569

I would highly recommend an extraction tool to pull out old pins or in case you stuff one in the wrong hole. http://www.newark.com/gc-electronics/w-ht-2038/extraction-tool-pinsocket/dp/09J1861

Connectors http://www.newark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pageSize=25&st=molex+093&catalogId=15003&categoryId=800000006504&langId=-1&storeId=10194

Some pointers from doing hundreds of connectors;
Always crimp the bare wire in one set of ears and the insulation in the other for a strain relief.
Avoid the urge to crimp too hard.  Wires can easily be cut or weakened.  Also causes bent pins.
When filling the connector body, it is helpful to rotate all the crimps so they face the same direction.  Insert the mating pins in the other connector corresponding to the same direction.  This will help the connectors to engage smoother.
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2016, 08:38:03 AM »
Greg Bender has all you need too in case you can't find anywhere else:

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/for_sale_wiring_harness_tonti_850_t3.html

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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2016, 01:45:04 PM »
We used to use the same Molex connectors at a manufacturing company where I used to work.  .062 & .093 are the sizes I am familiar with.  In my limited exposure, I have only seen the .093 size on Guzzis.  I did a search on the Newark Electronics site and come up with the links below for pins that I think match the originals.  They will certainly fit, work and would my be choice if buying some.  Some of the connections on my 850T are double crimps, and test the limit of what the pins can handle size-wise.

This link for Female pins (Part Number: 02-09-1104) that are rated for up to a 14awg conductor - the largest I could find in the listing:http://www.newark.com/molex/02-09-1104/contact-socket-20-14awg-crimp/dp/37H7276

For the male pins(Part Number: 02-09-2103):http://www.newark.com/molex/02-09-2103/contact-pin-20-14awg-crimp/dp/18J1569

I would highly recommend an extraction tool to pull out old pins or in case you stuff one in the wrong hole. http://www.newark.com/gc-electronics/w-ht-2038/extraction-tool-pinsocket/dp/09J1861

Connectors http://www.newark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pageSize=25&st=molex+093&catalogId=15003&categoryId=800000006504&langId=-1&storeId=10194

Some pointers from doing hundreds of connectors;
Always crimp the bare wire in one set of ears and the insulation in the other for a strain relief.
Avoid the urge to crimp too hard.  Wires can easily be cut or weakened.  Also causes bent pins.
When filling the connector body, it is helpful to rotate all the crimps so they face the same direction.  Insert the mating pins in the other connector corresponding to the same direction.  This will help the connectors to engage smoother.

Thasnks that is what I need to know!
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2016, 02:02:52 PM »
When I replaced tbe headlight switch on the T I went to the parts room at work and grabbed everything I needed. Pin size was .092.
Dont forget you need an extractor tool to remove the old pins.
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Re: Molex connecters
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2016, 02:57:52 PM »
 Thanks for the offer I just order some, kill you on shipping! I do have the crimp and extractor tool .
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